SENSUOUS

sensuous

(adjective) taking delight in beauty; “the sensuous joy from all things fair”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

sensuous (comparative more sensuous, superlative most sensuous)

Appealing to the senses, or to sensual gratification.

(not comparable) Of or relating to the senses; sensory.

Source: Wiktionary


Sen"su*ous, a.

1. Of or pertaining to the senses, or sensible objects; addressing the senses; suggesting pictures or images of sense. To this poetry would be made precedent, as being less subtle and fine, but more simple, sensuous, and passionate. Milton.

2. Highly susceptible to influence through the senses.

– Sen"su*ous*ly, adv.

– Sen"su*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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