noun
sensuality
sehn-shoo-AL-ih-tee
Sensuality (noun) means the quality of being sensual; enjoyment of physical and sensory pleasure. Example: “The painting is full of warmth and sensuality.”
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The quality of being sensual; enjoyment of physical and sensory pleasure.
"The painting is full of warmth and sensuality."
How to use sensuality
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA focus on or enjoyment of physical, sensory pleasure.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sensualities
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Etymology
From Late Latin sensualitas, "capacity for sensation," from sensualis.
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What does “sensuality” mean?
The word “sensuality” means the quality of being sensual; enjoyment of physical and sensory pleasure. In plain terms, a focus on or enjoyment of physical, sensory pleasure.
How do you pronounce “sensuality”?
“Sensuality” is pronounced sehn-shoo-AL-ih-tee (/ˌsɛn.ʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “sensuality” in a sentence?
Here is “sensuality” used in a sentence: “The painting is full of warmth and sensuality.”
What is the opposite of “sensuality”?
The opposite of “sensuality” — its antonyms — is asceticism.
What part of speech is “sensuality”?
“Sensuality” is a noun.
Where does the word “sensuality” come from?
The word “sensuality” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin sensualitas, "capacity for sensation," from sensualis.
