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.
The warm bath was a sensuous experience.
The chef used rare spices to create a sensuous aroma that filled the entire kitchen.
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.
From Latin sensus (“sense”) + English -ous.