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Definition of sensuality

sensuality

/ˌsɛn.ʃuˈæl.ə.ti/
sen · su · al · i · ty
Adverb:sensually
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Plural:sensualities
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Adjective:sensual
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being sensual; the enjoyment, expression, or pursuit of physical, especially sexual, pleasure.

Example

"The sculptor captured a remarkable warmth and sensuality in the carved marble figures."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Sensuality' refers to the pursuit or enjoyment of physical, especially sexual, pleasure, whereas 'sensuousness' refers more broadly to aesthetic gratification through the senses (such as appreciating art, music, or nature) without overtly erotic connotations.

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• Nearby Words

sensor
sensory
sensual
sensuality
sensually
sensuous
sensuously

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French sensualité and Late Latin sensualitatem ('capacity for sensation'), from Latin sensualis, derived from sensus ('perception, feeling').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sensuality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sensuality
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