sensual

The definition of sensual is something that is pleasing to your body and your senses.

(adjective)

An example of sensual is a soft fabric that is enjoyable to touch.

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See sensual in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of the body and the senses as distinguished from the intellect or spirit; bodily: sensual pleasures
    1. connected or preoccupied with bodily or sexual pleasures; voluptuous
    2. full of lust; licentious; lewd
  2. resulting from, or showing preoccupation with, bodily or sexual pleasure: a sensual expression
  3. Now Rare sensory or sensuous

Origin: L sensualis < sensus, feeling, sense

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See sensual in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Relating to or affecting any of the senses or a sense organ; sensory.
  2. a. Of, relating to, given to, or providing gratification of the physical and especially the sexual appetites. See Synonyms at sensuous.
    b. Suggesting sexuality; voluptuous.
    c. Physical rather than spiritual or intellectual.
    d. Lacking in moral or spiritual interests; worldly.

Related Forms:

  • senˈsu·al·ly adverb
  • senˈsu·al·ness noun

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