| Main Entry: |
sensuous |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
gratifying to senses |
Synonyms: |
carnal, epicurean,
exciting, fleshly, fleshy,
hedonistic,
luscious,
lush,
luxurious,
passionate,
physical,
pleasurable, pleasure-loving, pleasure-seeking, primrose,
rich, self-indulgent, sensory, sensual, sensualistic,
sumptuous, sybaritic, voluptuous
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| Notes: |
sensuous usually implies gratification of the senses for the sake of aesthetic pleasure; sensual usually describes gratification of the senses or physical appetites as an end in itself |
Antonyms: |
despicable, distasteful
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