sensuous

adjective
UK: /ˈsenʃuəs/
US: /ˈsenʃuəs/

  1. Appealing to the senses, especially in a sexual or aesthetically pleasing way.

    1. The music had a sensuous rhythm that made it hard to sit still.
    2. The novel described the scene with sensuous detail, evoking a vivid image of the landscape.

  2. Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect.

    1. The massage was a sensuous experience that relieved all my stress.
    2. She enjoys the sensuous pleasure of feeling the warm sand between her toes at the beach.

Synonyms

voluptuous luxurious hedonistic sensual pleasurable delightful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sensuous" in English means: Appealing to the senses, especially in a sexual or aesthetically pleasing way., Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect..

The phonetic transcription of "sensuous" is /ˈsenʃuəs/ in British English and /ˈsenʃuəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sensuous": voluptuous, luxurious, hedonistic, sensual, pleasurable, delightful.

Example usage of "sensuous": "The music had a sensuous rhythm that made it hard to sit still.". More examples on the page.