sensual
pronunciation
How to pronounce sensual in British English:
UK [ˈsenʃuəl]
How to pronounce sensual in American English:
US [ˈsɛnʃuəl]
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- Adjective:
- of the appetites and passions of the body
- sexually exciting or gratifying
Word Origin
- sensual (adj.)
- early 15c., "carnal, unspiritual;" mid-15c., "of or pertaining to the senses," from Middle French sensuel (15c.) and directly from Late Latin sensualis "endowed with feeling" (see sensuality). Meaning "connected with gratification of the senses," especially "lewd, unchaste" is attested from late 15c.
Example
- 1. Music is the only sensual pleasure without vice .
- 2. In fact , men still prefer to have sensual woman .
- 3. Jump-start your desire by filling every day with sensual little moves that get you in the mood .
- 4. Sally develops a crush on her boss , a sensual gallery owner played by antonio banderas .
- 5. Sophocles was a deeply sensual dramatist .