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sen·su·al
\ˈsench(ə)wəl\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin sensualis, from Latin sensus sense + -alis -al
1. : of, relating to, or affecting the sense organs or senses : perceptible or perceived through the sensory apparatus : sensory
< sensual objects >
< sensual perception >
2. : relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : carnal, fleshly
3.
a. : devoted to or preoccupied with the senses or appetites
< a sensual enjoyment of bodily strength >
< the sensual content of a pampered cat >
b. : involving or oriented to the voluptuous or lewd
< sensual excesses >
< a very sensual man >
c. : deficient in moral, spiritual, or intellectual interests : worldly; especially : irreligious
4. : materialistic
< a sensual doctrine >
< sensual approaches to a problem >
5. : relating to the doctrine of sensationalism
6. : indicative of or affected by sensuality
< a sensual age >
< sensual faces >
Synonyms: see carnal, sensuous |