sensuousness (noun)

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• sensuousness — sensuous ► ADJECTIVE 1) relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect. 2) attractive or gratifying physically, especially sexually. DERIVATIVES sensuously adverb sensuousness noun. ORIGIN from Latin sensus sense …   English terms dictionary

• sensuousness — noun see sensuous …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• sensuousness — noun /ˈsɛns.juː.əs.nəs/ a) The property of being sensuous. b) The product or result of being sensuous …   Wiktionary

• sensuousness — noun a sensuous feeling • Derivationally related forms: ↑sensuous • Hypernyms: ↑sensibility …   Useful english dictionary

• sensuousness — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun The quality or condition of being sensuous: sensualism, sensuality, voluptuousness. See PAIN …   English dictionary for students

• sensuous — adjective Etymology: Latin sensus sense + English ous Date: 1640 1. a. of or relating to the senses or sensible objects b. producing or characterized by gratification of the senses ; having strong sensory appeal < sensuous pleasure > 2.… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• sensuous — [ sɛnsjʊəs, sɛnʃʊəs] adjective 1》 relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect. 2》 attractive or gratifying physically, especially sexually. Derivatives sensuously adverb sensuousness noun Origin C17: from L. sensus sense + …   English new terms dictionary

• sensuous — adjective 1 pleasing to your senses: the sensuous feeling of silk on her skin 2 full of powerful images or sounds that suggest physical pleasure: sensuous music sensuously adverb sensuousness noun (U) …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• sensuous — UK [ˈsensjuəs] / US [ˈsenʃuəs] adjective 1) suggesting physical pleasure sensuous lips 2) relating to or affecting your physical senses rather than your emotions or thoughts sensuous music/poetry Derived words: sensuously adverb sensuousness noun …   English dictionary

• sensuous — /ˈsɛnʃuəs / (say senshoohuhs) adjective 1. of or relating to the senses. 2. perceived by or affecting the senses: the sensuous qualities of music. 3. readily affected through the senses: a sensuous temperament. –sensuously, adverb –sensuousness,… …  

• sensuous — ► ADJECTIVE 1) relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect. 2) attractive or gratifying physically, especially sexually. DERIVATIVES sensuously adverb sensuousness noun. ORIGIN from Latin sensus sense …   English terms dictionary