1
as in sensory
of or relating to physical sensation or the senses
the sensuous pleasure of a massage
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2
as in sensual
pleasing to the physical senses
a gentle, sensuous breeze
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Recent Examples of sensuous
Not a whiffet of sensuous aroma.
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
But only once has the mercantile danced with the affluent to such sensuous effect in the realm of fiction.
—JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
Clothes felt sensuous without overt sexuality and bareness.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
Hamilton has created an environment that feels both grand and cocoon-like, with velvet armchairs in rich jewel tones, sensuous materials like marble and leather, and a confident colour palette that echoes the surrounding natural landscape.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
But only once has the mercantile danced with the affluent to such sensuous effect in the realm of fiction.
—JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
Clothes felt sensuous without overt sexuality and bareness.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
Hamilton has created an environment that feels both grand and cocoon-like, with velvet armchairs in rich jewel tones, sensuous materials like marble and leather, and a confident colour palette that echoes the surrounding natural landscape.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sensuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensuous
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The spa The spa at Joia Aruba features a hydrotherapy area, a steam room, and seven treatment rooms designed to offer unique sensory experiences.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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If attendees become overstimulated and need a break, there’s also a sensory quiet room where a behavioral therapist is available to assist.—
Alyssa Ramos,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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The film gets aesthetically expressive in slow-motion sequences when Colin is riding pillion on Ray’s bike, capturing the sensual excitement of it all, the wild ride that Colin has chosen to take.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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And then, Beyoncé, who has a stranglehold on excellence and can woo 100,000 with a look, shattered that bit of black-and-white history with a purple light, flames shooting up from the stage, and a sensational and sensual performance.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Each one is a loving take on a classic treat and a delicious testament to maximalist sensorial delight.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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This appetite for innovative and highly sensorial culinary experiences translates naturally to mixology, so when La Factoría paired it with the feel of Old San Juan’s already thriving nightlife scene, the bar caught on quickly.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Sensuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensuous. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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