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sensuousness

sen·su·ous
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sen-shoo-uh s]
    • /ˈsɛn ʃu əs/
    • /ˈsen.ʃʊə.snəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sen-shoo-uh s]
    • /ˈsɛn ʃu əs/

Definitions of sensuousness word

  • adjective sensuousness perceived by or affecting the senses: the sensuous qualities of music. 1
  • adjective sensuousness readily affected through the senses: a sensuous temperament. 1
  • adjective sensuousness of or relating to sensible objects or to the senses. 1

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Origin of sensuousness

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 Sensuousness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sensuousness 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.
According to our data about 71% 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.

sensuousness usage trend in Literature

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