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sensuous

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈsɛnʃəwəs// UK //sˈɛnsjuːəs// sen·su·ous

adj. relating to the physical senses, especially touch, taste, and smell. It describes things that feel very pleasant or exciting to the body.

adj. relating to the physical senses, particularly touch, taste, and smell, rather than the mind. Often used to describe experiences that are intensely pleasurable or stimulating to the body.


SIMPLE

The warm bath was a sensuous experience.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef used rare spices to create a sensuous aroma that filled the entire kitchen.

COMPLEX

The novel is celebrated for its sensuous descriptions of the landscape, focusing on the texture of the soil and the scent of the sea air to evoke a deep sense of place.

Origin

From Latin sensus (“sense”) + English -ous.

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