From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsensuoussen‧su‧ous /ˈsenʃuəs/ adjective 1 HBHSEXYpleasing to your senses the sensuous feeling of silk on her skin sensuous music2 ASEXY literary attractive in a sexual way full sensuous lips a beautiful and sensuous young woman —sensuously adverb —sensuousness noun [uncountable]
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sensuous• The shadowy interior is a sensuous baroque mix of gilt and candle wax.• She heard his soft and sensuous chuckle float on the moonbeams behind her.• Then she took my hand, a sensuous moment.• His closely shaven face was tense and his usually sensuous mouth set in a grim line.• We saw a performance of Wagner's sensuous opera, "Tristan und Isolde."• With its sensuous silver curves and irresistible navigation button, lovers of gadgets will find this the ultimate object of desire.• a rich sensuous smell• The most striking characteristic of Morris's designs is a sensuous vitality derived from his deep love of nature.Origin sensuous (1600-1700) Latin sensus; → SENSE1 