Meaning & use

sensuous

adjective·Advanced

Relating to or affecting the senses in a rich, pleasurable way, especially through beauty, texture, or sound.

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The sensuous melody of the cello filled the concert hall with warmth.

She wrapped herself in the sensuous softness of the silk scarf.

A note on using this word

Sensuous focuses on aesthetic pleasure from the senses generally, while 'sensual' more often implies physical or sexual pleasure.

Words with a similar meaning

sensoryluscious

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