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Webster 1913 Edition


Sensuous

Sen′su-ous

,
Adj.
1.
Of or pertaining to the senses, or sensible objects; addressing the senses; suggesting pictures or images of sense.
To this poetry would be made precedent, as being less subtle and fine, but more simple,
sensuous
, and passionate.
Milton.
2.
Highly susceptible to influence through the senses.
Sen′su-ous-ly
(#)
,
adv.
Sen′su-ous-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Sensuous

SENS'UOUS

,
Adj.
[from sense.] Tender; pathetic. [Not in use.]

Definition 2024


sensuous

sensuous

English

Adjective

sensuous (comparative more sensuous, superlative most sensuous)

  1. Appealing to the senses, or to sensual gratification.
  2. (not comparable) Of or relating to the senses; sensory.

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