Sensuous

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

Definitions of sensuous

adjective relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect

Example Sentences

A1 The soft blanket felt sensuous against her skin.

A2 The tropical fruit had a sensuous aroma that filled the room.

B1 The dancer moved in a sensuous way, captivating the audience.

B2 The painting depicted a sensuous scene of lovers embracing.

C1 The music had a sensuous quality that stirred deep emotions within the listeners.

C2 The designer created a sensuous collection of clothing that was both elegant and alluring.

Examples of sensuous in a Sentence

formal The sensuous movements of the dancers captivated the audience.

informal She has a sensuous way of speaking that draws people in.

slang That new cologne is so sensuous, everyone will be all over you.

figurative The sensuous melody of the music filled the room with emotion.

Grammatical Forms of sensuous

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

Origin and Evolution of sensuous

First Known Use: 1640 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sensuous' originated from the Latin word 'sensuōsus', which is derived from 'sensus' meaning 'sense'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something appealing to the senses, the word 'sensuous' has evolved to also connote a more sensual or sexual aspect in modern usage.