as in sensuous
pleasing to the physical senses
the sensual feel of a velvet shirt against the skin
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Recent Examples of sensual
Even Lucy Liu — yes, of Charlie’s Angels and Kill Bill fame — has explored erotic art, producing a series of sensual paintings from 2006 to 2008 in homage to Shunga, a form of Japanese erotic art practiced from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries.
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Chris Erik Thomas, Them, 10 Feb. 2025
What begins as quiet observation — lingering glances, shared silences — soon blossoms into an intense, sensual romance, culminating in a devastating final shot that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The dress is sensual and minimalist, with three on-trend colorway options that include the Pantone Color of the Year–adjacent Amethyst.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
Just in time for Valentines Day, the sensual song was released Thursday with a music video that includes narration from Puerto Rican singer Lenny Tavárez.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
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Chris Erik Thomas, Them, 10 Feb. 2025
What begins as quiet observation — lingering glances, shared silences — soon blossoms into an intense, sensual romance, culminating in a devastating final shot that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The dress is sensual and minimalist, with three on-trend colorway options that include the Pantone Color of the Year–adjacent Amethyst.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
Just in time for Valentines Day, the sensual song was released Thursday with a music video that includes narration from Puerto Rican singer Lenny Tavárez.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensual
Adjective
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Over the next few years, Flack’s sensuous voice and piano were ubiquitous on pop radio.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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This headlong, hyper-nuanced account of a teenage girl’s first love fuses the interiority of novels and the sensuous embrace of cinema in ways that other films fumble.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2025
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The weight of those hormonal storm clouds is channeled in Anna Berg’s score, with lush romantic swells over a subtly disquieting undertow.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Furthermore, floor-to-ceiling glass walls invite the lush landscaped outdoors inside, without compromising on privacy.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Where to Eat Horta, Lido promenade, Funchal Horta, on the pleasant Lido promenade, serves delicious and healthy comfort food.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Take advantage of springtime’s pleasant temperatures with a scenic bike ride along the iconic Swamp Rabbit Trail or a picnic with live music at Trailblazer Park.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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This delicious collection also includes a silk robe, sleep mask and a set of scrunchies.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Still, within those parameters, there can be nuance and variation that result in a single malt that’s a little bit different, a whole lot delicious, and oftentimes destined for collectible status.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The 35,000-year-old Venus of Hohle Fels, a small sculpture of a voluptuous woman, could be considered humanity’s first pin-up model.—
Chris Erik Thomas,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
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The hourglass is considered voluptuous because the hip and bust appear larger, but a slim and small-framed person can also have this body type. Strengths of the hourglass body shape People with the hourglass body shape are said to have the most proportionate body type.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, the anime is a throwback to the days where Goku used to channel Jackie Chan, using plates and chairs to fight opponents larger than himself with delightful yet stunning action animation.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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The 40 minutes that follow the duo’s first contact are as delightful as action-romance filmmaking gets.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Discovering the Riviera Maya With its diverse attractions and luxurious resorts, the Riviera Maya remains one of the top destinations for families and wellness travelers.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Luxury 2-story Tiny Home Living off the grid has never looked so luxurious.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2025
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But Ringel’s script, which manages to skirt cheap laughs throughout, locates unexpected depth when a combination of carnal frustration, bad news and simmering resentments set the central pair against each other in earnest.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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For all their naughtiness, Wattpad movies are largely tame and regressive, and Through My Window is no exception, so its carnal openness provides a slight counterpoint to its sexist tone.—
Josh Bell,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Sensual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensual. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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