sensual meaning
UK US /ˈsɛnʃəwəl/ 3 syllables
sensual (adjective): marked by the appetites and passions of the body.
sensual has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
sensual as an adjective
- marked by the appetites and passions of the body
- animal instincts
- carnal knowledge
- fleshly desire
- a sensual delight in eating
- music is the only sensual pleasure without vice
Synonyms: animal, carnal, fleshly
Similar: physical
Related forms: sensualness, sensuality
- sexually exciting or gratifying
- sensual excesses
- a sultry look
- a sultry dance
Synonyms: sultry
Similar: hot
Related forms: sensualness
sensual in a sentence
- The sensual delights of the body haunt my dreams.
- She has a sensual mouth.
- Rima learned sensual dancing.
How to pronounce sensual
sensual is pronounced /ˈsɛnʃəwəl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 7 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SE · words ending in AL · 7-letter words
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