sensuous

[ sen-shoo-uh s ]
/ ˈsɛn ʃu əs /
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adjective

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

Origin of sensuous

1630–40; < Latin sēnsu(s) sense + -ous

SYNONYMS FOR sensuous

1 See sensual.
2 feeling, sensible.
3 sentient.
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OTHER WORDS FROM sensuous

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH sensuous

sensual sensuous (see synonym study at sensual)

Words nearby sensuous

sensualism, sensualist, sensuality, sensualize, sensum, sensuous, sensurround, sent, sente, sentence, sentence adverb

Words related to sensuous

lush, voluptuous, sensual, carnal, epicurean, exciting, fleshly, fleshy, luscious, luxurious, passionate, physical, pleasurable, rich, self-indulgent, sensory, sumptuous, hedonistic, sybaritic, primrose

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British Dictionary definitions for sensuous

sensuous
/ (ˈsɛnsjʊəs) /

adjective

aesthetically pleasing to the senses
appreciative of or moved by qualities perceived by the senses
of, relating to, or derived from the senses

Derived forms of sensuous

sensuously, adverb sensuousness, noun

Word Origin for sensuous

C17: apparently coined by Milton to avoid the unwanted overtones of sensual; not in common use until C19: from Latin sēnsus sense + -ous