Sensuous
adj ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
- 1 Appealing to the senses, or to sensual gratification.
"Although we rarely see Casanova himself on our tour of his sensuous world, we feel his presence as we look at paintings, sculpture, snuff boxes, embroidered vests, silk dresses, silver candy dishes, etc."
- 2 Of or relating to the senses; sensory. not-comparable
"The antithetical features of atomist doctrine are no longer seen as undetermining the principle of the atom, or negating sensuous appearance, but rather as intrinsic to both. Nature is full of contradictions […]"
- 1 taking delight in beauty wordnet
Example
More examples"Great as is the sensuous beauty of gems, their rarity and price adds an expression of distinction to them, which they would never have if they were cheap."
Etymology
From Latin sensus (“sense”) + English -ous.
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