adj

sensuous

SEHN-shoo-uhs

Sensuous (adj) means pleasing or appealing to the senses. Example: “The silk had a sensuous feel against her skin.”

adj

Pleasing or appealing to the senses.

"The silk had a sensuous feel against her skin."

"The music had a slow, sensuous rhythm."

How to use sensuous

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that gives pleasure through the senses — texture, sound, taste — without necessarily meaning erotic.

Easily confused with

sensual →

more sensuous comparative, most sensuous superlative

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From Latin sensus, "sense," combined with the English suffix -ous.

Origin: Latin

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

What does “sensuous” mean?

The word “sensuous” means pleasing or appealing to the senses.

How do you pronounce “sensuous”?

“Sensuous” is pronounced SEHN-shoo-uhs (/ˈsɛnʃuəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “sensuous” in a sentence?

Here is “sensuous” used in a sentence: “The silk had a sensuous feel against her skin.”

What part of speech is “sensuous”?

“Sensuous” is an adjective.

Where does the word “sensuous” come from?

The word “sensuous” comes from Latin. From Latin sensus, "sense," combined with the English suffix -ous.