sensual
4 synonyms and 5 antonyms for sensual, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to physical, especially erotic, pleasure and the senses.
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Relating to physical, especially erotic, pleasure and the senses.
“The film was praised for its sensual cinematography.”
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2. adj
Relating to the physical senses generally, as opposed to the mind or spirit.
“He described a sensual world of taste and touch.”
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Etymology
From Late Latin sensualis, "endowed with feeling," from Latin sensus, "feeling, sense."
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