sensual
adjective
sen·su·al
ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)wəl 
-shəl
1
: relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
2
3
a
: devoted to or preoccupied with the senses or appetites
b
c
: deficient in moral, spiritual, or intellectual interests : worldly
especially
: irreligious
Examples of sensual in a Sentence
A sharp observer with a pleasing eye for sensual detail, Jaffrey weaves a richly textured story in which she effortlessly mingles quotidian dramas with historic events including the partition of India.
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Michelle Green, People, 6 Nov. 2006
And Rousseau, in his Confessions, wrote of the sensual pleasure he found in simple meals of peasant cheeses and breads.
—Andrea Lee, Gourmet, May 2004
Certain fragrances apparently heighten sensual experiences.
the sensual feel of a velvet shirt against the skin
Michelle Green, People, 6 Nov. 2006
And Rousseau, in his Confessions, wrote of the sensual pleasure he found in simple meals of peasant cheeses and breads.
—Andrea Lee, Gourmet, May 2004
Certain fragrances apparently heighten sensual experiences.
the sensual feel of a velvet shirt against the skin
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Nader and Savchenko took the ballroom floor first, followed by Farber and Tran who showed off a sensual choreography.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Baccarat Rouge 540 is a no-brainer, cozy yet sensual scent perfect for a night out.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
Last year's episode saw Ripa and Consuelos wear around 50 different Halloween costumes, including inspiration from Barbie, The White Lotus, Jersey Shore, The Golden Bachelor, and a sensual recreation of a scene from the classic movie Ghost featuring a shirtless Consuelos.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
At the first of three shows on Monday, the R&B singer transformed the fruit into a sensual accessory.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Baccarat Rouge 540 is a no-brainer, cozy yet sensual scent perfect for a night out.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
Last year's episode saw Ripa and Consuelos wear around 50 different Halloween costumes, including inspiration from Barbie, The White Lotus, Jersey Shore, The Golden Bachelor, and a sensual recreation of a scene from the classic movie Ghost featuring a shirtless Consuelos.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
At the first of three shows on Monday, the R&B singer transformed the fruit into a sensual accessory.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Sensual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensual. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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sensual
adjective
sen·su·al
ˈsench-(ə-)wəl
ˈsen-shəl
1
: relating to or consisting in the pleasing of the senses
2
: devoted to the pleasures of the senses
Medical Definition
sensual
adjective
sen·su·al
ˈsench-(ə-)wəl, ˈsen-shəl
1
2
: relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite
3
: devoted to or preoccupied with the senses or appetites
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