Word
sensuality
Phoneticssen·su·al·i·ty, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌsɛnˌʃuˈæɫəˌti/
UK/sˌɛnsjuːˈælɪti/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the quality of being attractive to the senses, especially through touch, taste, or smell. It describes something that feels very physical and pleasant.
n. the quality of being attractive to the senses, particularly through physical touch or taste. Often associated with a heightened awareness of physical pleasure and aesthetic beauty.
Examples
“The warm bath filled the room with a sense of sensuality.”
“The chef's use of rare spices and fresh herbs added a layer of sensuality to the simple pasta dish.”
“The novel explores the tension between spiritual transcendence and the raw, unfiltered sensuality of the natural world, challenging the reader's preconceptions about human desire.”
Examples
simple
“The warm bath filled the room with a sense of sensuality.”
contextual
“The chef's use of rare spices and fresh herbs added a layer of sensuality to the simple pasta dish.”
complex
“The novel explores the tension between spiritual transcendence and the raw, unfiltered sensuality of the natural world, challenging the reader's preconceptions about human desire.”
Real-World Examples
“These are unabashed celebrations of sensuality, nudity and eroticism.” “His unabashed sensuality meant he was marketed with a “lover man” image, but he was careful not to let it define him.” Etymology
Derived from Middle French sensualité, derived from Late Latin sēnsuālitātem (“sensibility, capacity for sensation”). By surface analysis, sensual + -ity.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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