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Webster 1913 Edition
Sensual
Sen′su-al
,Adj.
[L.
sensualis
, from sensus
sense: cf. F. sensuel
.] 1.
Pertaining to, consisting in, or affecting, the sense, or bodily organs of perception; relating to, or concerning, the body, in distinction from the spirit.
Pleasing and
sensual
rites and ceremonies. Bacon.
Far as creation’s ample range extends,
The scale of
The scale of
sensual
, mental powers ascends. Pope.
2.
Hence, not spiritual or intellectual; carnal; fleshly; pertaining to, or consisting in, the gratification of the senses, or the indulgence of appetites; wordly.
These be they who separate themselves,
sensual
, having not the Spirit. Jude 19.
The greatest part of men are such as prefer . . . that good which is
sensual
before whatsoever is most divine. Hooker.
3.
Devoted to the pleasures of sense and appetite; luxurious; voluptuous; lewd; libidinous.
No small part of virtue consists in abstaining from that wherein
sensual
men place their felicity. Atterbury.
4.
Pertaining or peculiar to the philosophical doctrine of sensualism.
Webster 1828 Edition
Sensual
SENSUAL
,Adj.
Pertaining to the senses, as distinct from the mind or soul.
Far as creation's ample range extends.
The scale of sensual, mental pow'rs ascends. Pope.
2. Consisting in sense, or depending on it; as sensual appetites, hunger, lust, &c.
3. Affecting the senses, or derived from them; as sensual pleasure or gratification. Hence,
4. In theology, carnal; pertaining to the flesh or body, in opposition to the spirit; not spiritual or holy; evil.
5. Devoted to the gratification of sense; given to the indulgence of the appetites; sewd; luxurious.
No small part of virtue consists in abstaining from that on wich sensual men place their felicity. Atterbury.
Definition 2024
sensual
sensual
English
Alternative forms
- sensuall (obsolete)
Adjective
sensual (comparative more sensual, superlative most sensual)
- Inducing pleasurable and/or erotic sensations.
- That massage was a very sensual experience!
- (not comparable) Of or pertaining to the physical senses; sensory.
- Plato believed that this sensual world in which we live is inferior to the heavenly realm.
Related terms
Derived terms
Translations
inducing pleasurable or erotic sensations
Anagrams
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Etymology
Late Latin sensualis, from Latin sensus.
Adjective
sensual m, f (plural sensuais, comparable)
- Sexually attractive; sexy.
Inflection
Inflection of sensual
| singular | plural | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| masculine | feminine | masculine | feminine | |
| positive | sensual | sensual | sensuais | sensuais |
| comparative | mais sensual | mais sensual | mais sensuais | mais sensuais |
| superlative | o mais sensual sensualíssimo |
a mais sensual sensualíssima |
os mais sensuais sensualíssimos |
as mais sensuais sensualíssimas |
| augmentative | — | — | — | — |
| diminutive | — | — | — | — |