sensuous.
Appealing to the senses, or to sensual gratification.
Meaning & usage
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.
Of or relating to the senses; sensory.
Appreciative of stimulation
I consider myself a sensuous lover.
Where this word comes from
From Latin sensus (“sense”) + English -ous.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.