Cambridge Dictionaries online Cambridge Dictionaries online

The most popular online dictionary and thesaurus for learners of English

  

sensual

adjective
 
 
/ˈsen.sjʊəl/

Definition

expressing or suggesting physical, especially sexual, pleasure or satisfaction: sensual pleasure a sensual mouth/voice He is elegant, sensual, conscious of his body.Causing pleasureRelating to sex and sexual desireRude and cheeky sensuality
 
 
/ˌsen.sjuˈæl.ɪ.ti/ US  /-ə.t̬i/ noun [U]
She found his intense sensuality irresistible.Sexual activity in generalPhysical and sexual assault and abductionPleasure and happiness
(Definition of sensual adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

“sensual” in other dictionaries

Word of the Day

everything under the sun

everything that exists or is possible

Word of the Day

Blog

Read our blog about how the English language behaves.

Learn More

New Words

Find words and meanings that have just started to be used in English, and let us know what you think of them.

Learn More