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- [sen-shoo-uh s]
- /ˈsɛn ʃu əs/
- /ˈsen.sjʊəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sen-shoo-uh s]
- /ˈsɛn ʃu əs/
Definitions of sensuous word
- adjective sensuous perceived by or affecting the senses: the sensuous qualities of music. 1
- adjective sensuous readily affected through the senses: a sensuous temperament. 1
- adjective sensuous of or relating to sensible objects or to the senses. 1
- adjective sensuous relating to the senses 1
- adjective sensuous appealing to the senses 1
- adjective sensuous sensual, arousing 1
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Origin of sensuous
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; < Latin sēnsu(s) sense + -ous
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Parts of speech for Sensuous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sensuous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
sensuous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sensuous
adj sensuous
- animalistic — If you describe a person or their behaviour as animalistic, you mean that they do not try to hide or control their basic feelings and physical needs.
- carnal — Carnal feelings and desires are sexual and physical, without any spiritual element.
- de luxe — (esp of products, articles for sale, etc) rich, elegant, or sumptuous; superior in quality, number of accessories, etc
- in the lap of luxury — If you say that someone lives in the lap of luxury, you mean that they live in conditions of great comfort and wealth.
- kissable — inviting kissing through being lovable or physically attractive.
adjective sensuous
- epicurean — Of or concerning Epicurus or his ideas.
- fleshly — of or relating to the flesh or body; bodily, corporeal, or physical.
- gourmandizing — Present participle of gourmandize.
- hotblooded — Spirited, rash, reckless.
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