sensuoussen‧su‧ous /ˈsenʃuəs/ adjective 
Word Origin
the sensuous feeling of silk on her skin sensuous music2 literary attractive in a sexual way: full sensuous lips a beautiful and sensuous young woman—sensuously adverb—sensuousness noun [uncountable]
Word OriginWORD ORIGINsensuous
ExamplesOrigin:
1600-1700 Latin sensus; ➔ SENSE1EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- a rich sensuous smell
- We saw a performance of Wagner's sensuous opera, "Tristan und Isolde."
- His closely shaven face was tense and his usually sensuous mouth set in a grim line.
- She heard his soft and sensuous chuckle float on the moonbeams behind her.
- The most striking characteristic of Morris's designs is a sensuous vitality derived from his deep love of nature.
- The shadowy interior is a sensuous baroque mix of gilt and candle wax.
- Then she took my hand, a sensuous moment.
- With its sensuous silver curves and irresistible navigation button, lovers of gadgets will find this the ultimate object of desire.
Longman Language Activatorclothes, movements, remarks etc that are sexually attractive► sexy
1pleasing to your senses: sexually attractive: · He's got a really deep sexy voice.· I think leather pants are really sexy.· Gabby dived into the pool leaving her sexy black dress draped over a chair.
► sensual/sensuous seeming to show strong sexual feelings and a desire for sexual pleasure: · Peter leaned forward and kissed the girl's sensual red lips.· The artist became obsessed by her strange, sensual beauty.
► provocative intended to make someone feel sexually excited: · The magazine is full of pictures of partially dressed women in provocative poses.
► seductive very sexually attractive, and making you want to have sex, especially when you should not : · From across the room, I noticed that Philip was giving me a seductive stare.
► suggestive are intended to make you think about sex: · Several of the most sexually suggestive scenes have been cut from the film.· Victor winked at her, and his smile was so wickedly suggestive that Francesca blushed.
► be a turn-on informal something that you think it is sexually exciting: · The sight of all those half-naked men may be a turn-on to some women, but I find it unappealing.
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the sensuous feeling of silk on her skin sensuous music2 literary attractive in a sexual way: full sensuous lips a beautiful and sensuous young woman—sensuously adverb—sensuousness noun [uncountable]