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- pronunciation:
- sen
shu
l
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
related to or pleasing to the senses, as of touch, taste, or smell.
Walking along the stream was a wonderfully sensual experience, as she loved the smell of pine and the sound of rushing water.These scented oils are very sensual products.- synonyms:
- sensory
- similar words:
- pleasurable
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definition 2: |
of, connected with, indulging in, or providing for the satisfaction of physical, esp. sexual, desires.
He sought her company for sensual pleasure rather than companionship.- synonyms:
- carnal, erotic, sexual
- antonyms:
- passionless
- similar words:
- fleshly, horny, lascivious, lecherous, lewd, libidinous, lubricious, lustful, obscene, prurient, salacious, sexy, sultry, voluptuous
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definition 3: |
sexually alluring; suggestive of sexuality.
She applied the lotion to her skin in a very sensual manner.- synonyms:
- voluptuous
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definition 4: |
physical or materialistic, as opposed to intellectual or spiritual.
Sensual matters are of little significance in the monastery.- synonyms:
- carnal
- antonyms:
- intellectual, spiritual
- similar words:
- bodily, earthly, fleshly, mundane, physical, profane, secular, temporal, worldly
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related words: |
animal, earthy, hot, passionate, wanton |
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derivation: |
sensually (adv.) |
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