Sensual (en. Sensual)

/sen.su.al/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That provokes or arouses pleasant sensations to the senses.
The music was so sensual that everyone got carried away by the rhythm.
La música era tan sensual que todos se dejaron llevar por el ritmo.
Related to physical or sexual pleasure.
They have a sensual connection that is evident to everyone.
Tienen una conexión sensual que es evidente para todos.
That intensely affects feelings and emotions.
The novel had such sensual descriptions that it was hard not to imagine the scenes.
La novela tenía descripciones tan sensuales que era difícil no imaginar las escenas.

Etymology

From Latin 'sensualis', which is derived from 'sensus', meaning 'sense'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unrestrained sensuality
An excess of sensual pleasure that has no limits.
sensualidad desenfrenada
sensual dance
A type of dance that emphasizes provocative and expressive movements.
baile sensual
sensual art
Artistic expressions that evoke or celebrate the pleasure and beauty of the human body.
arte sensual

Related Words

sensuality
Quality of being sensual; the ability to provoke pleasant sensations.
sensualidad
sense
One of the faculties through which we perceive external stimuli.
sentido
eroticism
Quality of what is erotic or arouses sexual desire.
erotismo

Slang Meanings

Extremely attractive or seductive.
That person has a very sensual vibe that attracts everyone.
Esa persona tiene una vibra muy sensual que atrae a todos.
To have a provocative appearance or behavior.
Her dress was so sensual that it caught everyone's attention at the party.
Su vestido era tan sensual que llamó la atención de todos en la fiesta.