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sensuousness

/ˈsɛn.ʃu.əs.nəs/
sen · su · ous · ness
Adverb:sensuously
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Adjective:sensuous
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sensuousness Lexical Profile

sensuousness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of affecting or appealing strongly to the physical senses, especially in an aesthetic, artistic, or pleasurable way.

Example

"Critics praised the rich sensuousness of the poet's imagery, which vividly evoked the sights and scents of the Mediterranean coast."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike 'sensuality,' which often implies erotic or physical gratification, 'sensuousness' typically refers to an aesthetic appreciation of sensory beauty in art, music, or nature without sexual connotations.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'sensuous' (coined by John Milton in 1641 from Latin 'sensus' meaning 'perception' or 'feeling' to avoid the carnal associations of 'sensual') plus the native English suffix '-ness'.

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