sensuous

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

Adjective

sensuous (comparative more sensuous, superlative most sensuous)

1. Appealing to the senses, or to sensual gratification.

   Although we rarely see Casanova himself on our tour of his sensuous world, we feel his presence as we look at paintings, sculpture, snuff boxes, embroidered vests, silk dresses, silver candy dishes, etc.

2. (not comparable) Of or relating to the senses; sensory.

Further reading

• 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