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The definition of sensuous is relating to or affecting the senses.

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An example of something sensuous is the smell of apple pie.

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adjective

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

Origin: < L sensus, sense + -ous

Related Forms:

sensuously adverb
sensuousness noun

See sensuous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or derived from the senses.
Appealing to or gratifying the senses.
a. Readily affected through the senses.
b. Highly appreciative of the pleasures of sensation.

Related Forms:

senˌsu·osˈi·ty (-ŏsˈĭ-tē), senˈsu·ous·ness (-əs-nĭs) noun

senˈsu·ous·ly adverb

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