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View usage for: (senʃuəl) 1. adjectiveSomeone or something that is sensual shows or suggests a great liking for physical pleasures, especially sexual pleasures. He was a very sensual person. Clothing doesn't need to be overt to be sensual. ...a wide, sensual mouth. Synonyms: sexual, sexy [informal], erotic, randy [informal, mainly British] More Synonyms of sensual sensuality (senʃuælɪti) uncountable noun Her sensuality was expressed through her art. Synonyms: eroticism, sexiness [informal], voluptuousness, prurience More Synonyms of sensual 2. adjectiveSomething that is sensual gives pleasure to your physical senses rather than to your mind. It was an opera, very glamorous and very sensual. ...sensual dance rhythms. sensuality uncountable noun These perfumes have warmth and sensuality. More Synonyms of sensual sensual in British English (ˈsɛnsjʊəl) adjective1. of or relating to any of the senses or sense organs; bodily 2. strongly or unduly inclined to gratification of the senses 3. tending to arouse the bodily appetites, esp the sexual appetite 4. of or relating to sensualism Derived forms sensually (ˈsensually) adverb sensualness (ˈsensualness) noun Word origin C15: from Late Latin sensuālis, from Latin sēnsus sense. Compare French sensuel, Italian sensualesensual in American English (ˈsɛnʃuəl) adjective1. of the body and the senses as distinguished from the intellect or spirit; bodily sensual pleasures 2. a. connected or preoccupied with bodily or sexual pleasures; voluptuous b. full of lust; licentious; lewd 3. resulting from, or showing preoccupation with, bodily or sexual pleasure a sensual expression 4. Rare sensory or sensuous SIMILAR WORDS: ˈcarnal, ˈsensuous Derived forms sensually (ˈsensually) adverb Word origin L sensualis < sensus, feeling, sense Synonyms of 'sensual'sexual, sexy, erotic, randy physical, bodily, voluptuous, animal More Synonyms of sensual In other languagessensual British English: sensual ADJECTIVE Someone or something that is sensual shows or suggests a great liking for physical pleasures. He was a very sensual person. - American English: sensual
- Brazilian Portuguese: sensual
- Chinese: 喜爱感官享受 > 的尤指肉欲
- European Spanish: sensual
- French: sensuel
- German: sinnlich
- Italian: sensuale
- Japanese: 肉欲的な
- Korean: 관능적인
- European Portuguese: sensual
- Latin American Spanish: sensual
Chinese translation of 'sensual' adj - [pleasure, experience]
感官的 (gǎnguān de) - [person]
性感的 (xìnggǎn de)
Definition having a strong liking for physical, esp. sexual, pleasures He was a very sensual person. Synonyms sexy (informal) voluptuous unchaste Definition of the body and senses rather than the mind or soul sensual pleasure Additional synonymsDefinition of or relating to physical needs or desires the animal side of human nature Synonyms physical, gross, fleshly, bodily, sensual, carnal, brutish, bestial, animalistic Definition relating to the human body There's more to eating than just bodily needs. Synonyms physical, material, actual, substantial (formal), fleshly, tangible, corporal, carnal, corporealDefinition of a sexual or sensual nature Their passion became inflamed and their carnal desires ran wild. Synonyms sexual, animal, sexy (informal), fleshly, erotic, sensual, randy (informal, British), steamy (informal), raunchy (informal), sensuous, voluptuous, lewd, wanton, amorous, salacious, prurient, impure, lascivious, lustful, lecherous, libidinous, licentious, unchaste- sensible
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Additional synonymsDefinition devoted to sensual pleasures, esp. food and drink dishes which will send you into transports of epicurean delight Synonyms hedonistic, self-indulgent, luxurious, sensual, lush, luscious, voluptuous, libertine, sybaritic, pleasure-seeking, bacchanalian, gluttonous, gourmandizing Definition of, concerning, or arousing sexual desire or giving sexual pleasure passionate and erotic love poetry Synonyms sexual, sexy (informal), crude, explicit, rousing, sensual, seductive, vulgar, stimulating, steamy (informal), suggestive, aphrodisiac, voluptuous, carnal, titillating, bawdy, lustful, sexually arousing, erogenous, amatoryDefinition relating to sexuality or sensuality Synonyms carnal, animal, erotic, bodily, sensual, lascivious, lustful, lecherousDefinition showing or producing sexual desire The man was lascivious, sexually perverted and insatiable. Synonyms lustful, sensual, immoral, randy (informal, British), horny (slang), voluptuous, lewd, wanton, salacious, prurient, lecherous, libidinous, licentious, unchasteDefinition (of a man) having or showing strong and uncontrolled sexual desire In Greek myth, the nymph Daphne transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo's lecherous advances. Synonyms lustful, randy (informal, British), raunchy (informal), lewd, wanton, carnal, salacious, prurient, lascivious, libidinous, licentious, lubricious (literary), concupiscent, goatish (archaic, literary), unchaste, ruttish Definition indecently vulgar The embattled mayor apologized for making lewd remarks to reporters. Synonyms indecent, obscene, vulgar, dirty, blue, loose (old-fashioned), vile, pornographic, wicked, wanton, X-rated (informal), profligate, bawdy, salacious, impure, lascivious, smutty, lustful, libidinous, licentious, unchasteDefinition characterized by excessive sexual desire He let his libidinous imagination run away with him. Synonyms lustful, sensual, wanton, carnal, loose (old-fashioned), randy (informal, British), wicked, salacious, prurient, impure, debauched, lascivious, incontinent, lecherous, concupiscent, unchaste, ruttish Definition sexually unrestrained or promiscuous alarming stories of licentious behaviour Synonyms promiscuous, immoral, lewd, debauched, abandoned, sensual, uncontrollable, uncontrolled, wanton, profligate, impure, lascivious, lustful, dissolute, libertine, libidinous, lubricious (literary), uncurbed He can't stop himself from having lustful thoughts. Synonyms lascivious, sexy (informal), passionate, erotic, craving, sensual, randy (informal, British), raunchy (informal), horny (slang), hankering, lewd, wanton, carnal, prurient, lecherous, hot-blooded, libidinous, licentious, concupiscent, unchasteDefinition enjoying or devoted to luxury She had come to enjoy this luxurious lifestyle. Synonyms self-indulgent, pleasure-loving, champagne, sensual, pampered, voluptuous, sybaritic, epicureanAdditional synonymsDefinition sexually aroused It was extremely hot and I was feeling rather randy. Synonyms lustful, hot, sexy (informal), turned-on (slang), aroused, raunchy (informal), horny (slang), amorous, lascivious, lecherous, sexually excited, concupiscent, satyric Definition sexy or earthy a raunchy movie Synonyms sexy, sexual, steamy (informal), earthy, suggestive, lewd, lusty, bawdy, salacious, smutty, lustful, lecherous, ribald, coarseDefinition sexually exciting or attractive Synonyms erotic, sensual, seductive, inviting, bedroom, provoking, arousing, naughty, provocative, sensuous, suggestive, voluptuous, slinky, titillating, flirtatious, come-hither (informal), kissable, beddable, hot (informal) Definition (of books, films, etc.) erotic He'd had a steamy affair with an office colleague. Synonyms erotic, hot (slang), sexy (informal), sensual, raunchy (informal), lewd, carnal, titillating, prurient, lascivious, lustful, lubricious (formal, literary) Definition pleasing to the senses a life of voluptuous decadence Synonyms sensual, luxurious, self-indulgent, hedonistic, sybaritic, epicurean, licentious, bacchanalian, pleasure-loving |