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

  1. 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

  2. sexually exciting or gratifying
    • sensual excesses
    • a sultry look
    • a sultry dance

    Synonyms: sultry

    Similar: hot

    Related forms: sensualness

sensual in a sentence

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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