sensually

sen·su·al

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sen-shoo-uh l]
- /ˈsɛn ʃu əl/
- /ˈsenʃʊəlɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-shoo-uh l]
- /ˈsɛn ʃu əl/

Definitions of sensually word

adjective sensually pertaining to, inclined to, or preoccupied with the gratification of the senses or appetites; carnal; fleshly. 1
adjective sensually lacking in moral restraints; lewd or unchaste. 1
adjective sensually arousing or exciting the senses or appetites. 1
adjective sensually worldly; materialistic; irreligious. 1
adjective sensually of or relating to the senses or physical sensation; sensory. 1
adjective sensually pertaining to the philosophical doctrine of sensationalism. 1

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Origin of sensually

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin sēnsuālis, equivalent to sēnsu-, stem of sēnsus sense + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Sensually

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sensually popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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