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sensuousrelating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; attractive or appealing in a physical way

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; attractive or appealing in a physical way

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsenʃuəs/

Korean meaning: 감각적인, 관능적인

Korean pronunciation: **센**셔어스

Example Sentences

  • The chocolate cake was so sensuous that I couldn't stop moaning with pleasure.
  • Her sensuous voice made even the grocery list sound romantic.
  • The sensuous silk fabric felt amazing against her skin.

sensuous

ADJECTIVE

//ˈsenʃuəs//

relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; attractive or appealing in a physical way

sensuous concept
💡 Concept

a relaxed client lies on a massage table while a skilled therapist applies aromatic oils with gentle movements. The client's face shows pure contentment as warm steam rises from heated stones nearby. Soft candlelight flickers around the room creating dancing shadows on the walls. The therapist carefully places flower petals and uses smooth techniques that clearly provide physical comfort. Other spa elements like bamboo plants and flowing water fountains create a multi-sensory atmosphere. an experience that appeals to and affects the physical senses rather than the mind

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsenʃuəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsenʃuəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootsens
Suffix--uous

Origin

Created by poet John Milton in the 17th century from Latin 'sensus' meaning 'feeling' or 'perception.' Milton deliberately coined this word to distinguish it from 'sensual,' wanting a term that focused on aesthetic and intellectual appreciation of the senses rather than physical pleasure.

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🎵Rhyme

strenuoustenuousingenuous
strenuous
tenuous
ingenuous

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The chocolate cake was so sensuous that I couldn't stop moaning with pleasure.

😄 Fun example

Her sensuous voice made even the grocery list sound romantic.

The sensuous silk fabric felt amazing against her skin.

The artist painted with sensuous brushstrokes that captured the essence of spring.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

sensualvoluptuousluxuriousappealingseductive

Antonyms

austereplainunappetizing

Related

aesthetictactileerotichedonistic