Synonyms for
Sensual
Definition
Relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite; characterized by or given to indulgence of the senses or appetites; voluptuous; luxurious.
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Common collocations
- sensual pleasure
- sensual experience
- sensual delight
- sensual appeal
- sensual touch
- sensual nature
- sensual beauty
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Usage note
Often confused with 'sensuous', which relates more to aesthetic or intellectual appreciation of sensory input. 'Sensual' typically refers to gratification of the physical senses, often with sexual connotations.
Example sentences
- The sensual dance of the couple was mesmerizing.
- He had a sensual appreciation for fine wine.
- The luxurious silk sheets felt sensual against her skin.
- She wore a sensual perfume that drove him wild.
- The sensual massage was a relaxing experience.
Quotes
'Sensual pleasures have the fleeting brilliance of a comet; a happy marriage has the tranquillity of a lovely sunset.' - Ann Landers
'I like being sensual... I like sex.' - Sarah Jessica Parker
'The senses are a kind of reason. Taste, touch, and smell, if not corrupted, are reliable guides to sweetness, beauty, and good and evil.' - Ursula K. Le Guin