sensual
adjective
Examples of sensual in a Sentence
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
Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2024
Instead, the result is closer to frisky European art films by Bernardo Bertolucci, François Ozon and Abdellatif Kechiche, so focused is the movie on butts, baskets and various other body parts — less lecherous than sensual as presented here.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
Working with his frequent cinematographer Josée Deshaies, Bonello shot the 1910 portion of the story in 35mm for a more sensual look, while the sharper and colder images of 2014 and 2044 were captured using digital.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
While many studies are limited with the use of Indica or Sativa for female arousal, many people swear that these can help relax and entice you to enjoy a more sensual experience with your partner.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
These scraps are Winston’s yearnings, memories, sensual instincts, which have, as yet, somehow gone unmurdered by the regime.
—Stephen Metcalf, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
Clove, patchouli, sandalwood, cardamom, and petitgrain punctuate this sensual number from Symrise perfumer Carlos Viñals.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Workshops take place during the day: 11 a.m., Rude Burlesque's chair workshop; 1 p.m. Boa Work with Madame Mira; 3 p.m. Willow's Liquid Motion sensual floorwork.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 Mar. 2024
The couple — who famously once engaged in an on-air, sensual foot massage and staged a sweaty wrestling match with Consuelos in a tight singlet — returned to their unofficial post as morning TV's horniest duo with a hilarious innuendo at the top of Wednesday's show.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Middle English, from Late Latin sensualis, from Latin sensus sense
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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