Sensual

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

Definitions of sensual

adjective relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite

Example Sentences

A1 She likes to wear soft, sensual fabrics.

A2 The music had a sensual rhythm that made everyone want to dance.

B1 The painting captured the sensual beauty of the landscape.

B2 The chef created a sensual dining experience with his use of exotic spices.

C1 The novel was praised for its sensual descriptions of love and desire.

C2 The dancer moved with a sensual grace that mesmerized the audience.

Examples of sensual in a Sentence

formal The artist's painting captured the sensual beauty of the human form.

informal The movie had a lot of sensual scenes that made me feel uncomfortable.

slang That new perfume is so sensual, it drives me crazy.

figurative The music had a sensual rhythm that seemed to caress the soul.

Grammatical Forms of sensual

• past tense: sensed
• plural: sensuals
• comparative: more sensual
• superlative: most sensual
• present tense: senses
• future tense: will sense
• perfect tense: have sensed
• continuous tense: is sensing
• singular: sensual
• positive degree: sensual
• infinitive: to sense
• gerund: sensing
• participle: sensing

Origin and Evolution of sensual

First Known Use: 1382 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sensual' originated from the Latin word 'sensus' which means 'perceived by the senses'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sensual' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to physical pleasure, gratification, and indulgence of the senses.