Sensualité (en. Sensuality)
/sɑ̃.sj.wa.li.te/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Characteristic of what is related to the senses and bodily pleasures.
The sensuality of her voice captivated all who listened to her.
La sensualité de sa voix captivait tous ceux qui l'écoutaient.
Tendency to seek out and appreciate physical pleasures.
His lifestyle centered on sensuality led him to a more hedonistic existence.
Son mode de vie axé sur la sensualité l'a conduit vers une existence plus hédoniste.
Physical and emotional attraction to another person.
He felt a strong sensuality towards her, a connection beyond words.
Il ressentait une forte sensualité envers elle, une connexion au-delà des mots.
Etymology
From the Latin 'sensualitas', derived from 'sensualis', which evokes the senses.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sensuality of forms
Physical beauty perceived through contours and curvature.
sensualité des formes
to live sensuality
Fully enjoying the sensory and emotional pleasures of life.
vivre la sensualité
heightened sensuality
A state where physical sensations are intensified.
sensualité exacerbée
Related Words
sense
Ability to experience sensations through the sensory organs.
sens
pleasure
Pleasant sensation experienced in various situations.
plaisir
desire
Powerful feeling of longing or attraction towards someone or something.
désir
Slang Meanings
Casual attitude towards physical pleasures.
She always had a raw sensuality, disregarding conventions.
Elle a toujours eu une sensualité crue, se moquant des convenances.
Lifestyle focused on pleasure.
They led a life of sensuality, exploring all the pleasures of life.
Ils menaient une vie de sensualité, explorant tous les plaisirs de la vie.