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sensuous Definition

sen·su·ous (sen′s̸ho̵̅o̅ əs)

adjective

  1. of, derived from, based on, affecting, appealing to, or perceived by the senses
  2. readily susceptible through the senses; enjoying the pleasures of sensation

Etymology: < L sensus, sense + -ous

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sensuous Synonyms

sensuous

modif.

sensual, passionate, physical, exciting, sumptuous, luscious, voluptuous, luxurious, epicurean; see also sensual 1, 2.

sensuous suggests the strong appeal of that which is pleasing to the eye, ear, touch, etc. and, of a person, implies susceptibility to the often aesthetic pleasures of sensation soft, sensuous music; sensual refers to the operation or gratification of the physical senses or appetite a sensual element in her sculptures, a life of sensual excess; voluptuous implies a tending to excite, or giving oneself up to the gratification of, sensuous or, more often, sensual desires her voluptuous charms; luxurious implies a reveling in that which lavishly provides a high degree of physical comfort or satisfaction a luxurious feeling of drowsiness; epicurean implies delight in luxury and sensuous pleasure, esp. that of eating and drinking

sensuous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • pleasure: Now a confirmed addict, she trawls Paris in search of salty, sensuous pleasures.
  • lip: Isn't its meaning the lilac petals on water, camomile's sensuous sinking lip on lip, into starry extinction!
  • plane: Thus, rebirth in a sensuous plane is more likely.
  • rhythm: More color and atmosphere was added with their clinging sharply patterned dresses, their bodies and arms rolled in a sensuous rhythm.
  • curve: He seeks to create a harmonious balance between strong powerful shapes and tactile sensuous curves.
  • desire: They are sensuous desire, ill-will, sloth and torpor, restlessness and regret, and doubt.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: It is very sensuous, with an intimate engagement rather than a confrontation.
  • richly: He favors elaborate ( often microtonal ) but richly sensuous textures and grand, totalising structures.
  • deliciously: Another deliciously sensuous tale from a wonderfully entrancing author.
  • truly: A truly sensuous, erotic, fast paced action adventure, that will leave you gasping in more than suspense.
  • extremely: The bra is very slightly ruffled to create an extremely sensuous ' come to bed ' allure.
  • not: Those who see the disadvantages of sense-impressions may cultivate jhana; they can be reborn in higher heavenly planes which are not sensuous planes.