sensual pleasure

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• sensual — sensual, sensuous 1. Sensual is the older word (15c), and originally described feelings that involved the senses as distinct from the intellect. As it became more closely associated with aspects of physical indulgence characterized by the… …   Modern English usage

• sensual — sen|su|al [ˈsenʃuəl] adj [Date: 1400 1500; : Late Latin; Origin: sensualis, from Latin sensus; SENSE1] 1.) relating to the feelings of your body rather than your mind ▪ the sensual pleasure of good food 2.) interested in or making you think of… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• pleasure — /ˈplɛʒə / (say plezhuh) noun 1. the state or feeling of being pleased. 2. enjoyment or satisfaction derived from what is to one s liking; gratification; delight. 3. worldly or frivolous enjoyment: the pursuit of pleasure. 4. sensual gratification …  

• sensual — adjective 1) sensual pleasure Syn: physical, carnal, bodily, fleshly, animal; hedonistic, epicurean, sybaritic, voluptuary See note at sensuous Ant: spiritual …   Thesaurus of popular words

• sensual — adjective 1) sensual pleasure Syn: physical, carnal, bodily, fleshly, animal 2) a very sensual woman Syn: passionate, sexual, physical, tactile, hedonistic • …   Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

• sensual — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ relating to the physical senses as a source of pleasure, especially sexual pleasure. DERIVATIVES sensualist noun sensuality noun sensually adverb. USAGE Strictly speaking there is a difference between sensual and sensuous. Sensual …   English terms dictionary

• Pleasure — Pleas ure, n. [F. plaisir, originally an infinitive. See {Please}.] 1. The gratification of the senses or of the mind; agreeable sensations or emotions; the excitement, relish, or happiness produced by the expectation or the enjoyment of… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• pleasure — [plezh′ər] n. [ME, altered < plesir < MFr plaiser, orig. inf.: see PLEASE] 1. a pleased feeling; enjoyment; delight; satisfaction 2. one s wish, will, or choice [what is your pleasure?] 3. a thing that gives delight or satisfaction 4.… …   English World dictionary

• sensual — [sen′sho͞o əl] adj. [L sensualis < sensus, feeling, SENSE] 1. of the body and the senses as distinguished from the intellect or spirit; bodily [sensual pleasures] 2. a) connected or preoccupied with bodily or sexual pleasures; voluptuous b)… …   English World dictionary

• pleasure — ► NOUN 1) a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment. 2) an event or activity from which one derives enjoyment. 3) (before another noun ) intended for entertainment rather than business: pleasure boats. 4) sensual gratification. ► VERB ▪ give… …   English terms dictionary

• sensual / sensuous —    Sensual refers to physical, especially sexual, pleasure: Derry Yare wears sensual dresses to attract men.    Sensuous refers to anything artistic that appeals to the senses or appetites: Marguerita had prepared a sumptous, sensuous feast for… …   Confused words