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sensuality

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˌsɛnˌʃuˈæɫəˌti// UK //sˌɛnsjuːˈælɪti// sen·su·al·i·ty

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

Derived from Middle French sensualité, derived from Late Latin sēnsuālitātem (“sensibility, capacity for sensation”). By surface analysis, sensual + -ity.

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