as in sensuous
pleasing to the physical senses
the sensual feel of a velvet shirt against the skin
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Recent Examples of sensual
In addition to the sartorial outerwear and tailored pieces it is known for, the in-house brand of Italian manufacturing company Castor put a stronger focus on nighttime via sensual options targeting those who might be a different kind of party animal: understated yet elegant.
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WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Delicate sequinned nets are incorporated to create sheer, sensual designs, including a striking cold-shoulder kaftan and a statement kaftan trimmed with sequinned fringes.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Hypnotic, sensual, and immaculately framed and lit, the first scenes echo directors like Wong Kar Wai and Lynne Ramsey in their command of the frame and use of lighting and sound design to evoke psychological states.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2025
That’s because the singer’s soft, sensual vocals and sense of spacing maintain a strident sense of passion and grace, only to end this breathless encounter on a major chord and a hastened beat.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
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WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Delicate sequinned nets are incorporated to create sheer, sensual designs, including a striking cold-shoulder kaftan and a statement kaftan trimmed with sequinned fringes.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Hypnotic, sensual, and immaculately framed and lit, the first scenes echo directors like Wong Kar Wai and Lynne Ramsey in their command of the frame and use of lighting and sound design to evoke psychological states.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2025
That’s because the singer’s soft, sensual vocals and sense of spacing maintain a strident sense of passion and grace, only to end this breathless encounter on a major chord and a hastened beat.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensual
Adjective
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Over the next few years, Flack’s sensuous voice and piano were ubiquitous on pop radio.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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This headlong, hyper-nuanced account of a teenage girl’s first love fuses the interiority of novels and the sensuous embrace of cinema in ways that other films fumble.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2025
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Tucked into the lush foliage abutting the Pacific Ocean, The Estates at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta offers an exclusive retreat for celebrities, billionaires and the ultra-wealthy, who frequent the resort for elite golfing, recreation and entertainment.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Today, Dirt Locker, a patented terracing system, is transforming sloped land into lush, stable, and productive terrain.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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This driver encompasses the literal reasons for scented products—think masking unpleasant odors, creating a pleasant scent for your home, and making up for a lack of fresh air.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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My experience with the Phone 3a Pro has been mostly pleasant.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Get The Recipe 11 of 32 Frozen Lemonade Pie Transform lackluster lemonade concentrate into a delicious frozen treat with this no-bake recipe.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Enjoy a leisurely swim in the Caribbean Sea before sitting down for lunch at one of the many beachside restaurants serving delicious Creole food, sandwiches on fresh baguettes, excellent crêpes, and a dizzying variety of ice creams.—
Martinique Tourism Authority,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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The 35,000-year-old Venus of Hohle Fels, a small sculpture of a voluptuous woman, could be considered humanity’s first pin-up model.—
Chris Erik Thomas,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
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The hourglass is considered voluptuous because the hip and bust appear larger, but a slim and small-framed person can also have this body type. Strengths of the hourglass body shape People with the hourglass body shape are said to have the most proportionate body type.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, the anime is a throwback to the days where Goku used to channel Jackie Chan, using plates and chairs to fight opponents larger than himself with delightful yet stunning action animation.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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And Then, There’s Power Shot As delightful as the drive experience is, there is one more feature the driver will find delightful: Power Shot.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Discovering the Riviera Maya With its diverse attractions and luxurious resorts, the Riviera Maya remains one of the top destinations for families and wellness travelers.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Luxury 2-story Tiny Home Living off the grid has never looked so luxurious.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2025
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Liñán fills 90 electrifying minutes laying bare the power of fantasy, of physical desire between men, of passions both carnal and emotional.—
Helena Alonso Paisley,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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But Ringel’s script, which manages to skirt cheap laughs throughout, locates unexpected depth when a combination of carnal frustration, bad news and simmering resentments set the central pair against each other in earnest.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Sensual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensual. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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