sensuous

English

Etymology

From Latin sensus (“sense”) + English -ous.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsɛnʃuəs/, X-SAMPA: /"sEnSu@s/

Adjective

sensuous (comparative more sensuous, superlative most sensuous)

1. Appealing to the senses, or to sensual gratification.
2. (not comparable) Of or relating to the senses; sensory.

Related terms

• sense
• sensible
• sensual
• sensuousness
• supersensuous

External links

• sensuous in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• sensuous in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• sensuous at OneLook Dictionary Search