sensual

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  1. adjective Relating to or affecting any of the senses or a sense organ; sensory.
  2. adjective Of, relating to, given to, or providing gratification of the physical and especially the sexual appetites. See Synonyms at sensuous.
  3. adjective Suggesting sexuality; voluptuous.
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  • Unity Collection is inspired by Burmese sandalwood and honey -- so warm and sensual, and the hammered copper vessel just adds to that happy feeling. —  StyleList Fashion Blog
  • Timlin remembers himself as a shy, skinny kid who wasn't quite sure which foot to pedal with - the spiritual right one or the sensual, artistic left - an indecision of the soul that he would eventually resolve by jumping into his art with both feet. —  Metro Times
  • It also allows you full access to her sensual areas, the neck, back, bottom and reaching around you can also fondle the breasts and clitoris. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
  • An irritating, disease-laden species of mosquito proves that it can also be sophisticated, sensual, and even romantic. —  SEEDMAGAZINE.COM
  • "It's quite sensual, the relationship between a cellist and his cello," Paul said. —  Reflector - Latest Headlines from The Daily Reflector
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sensuous ·  sexual ·  selfish ·  passionate ·  seductive ·  voluptuous ·  subtle ·  feminine
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  1. = French sensuel = Provencal Spanish Portuguese sensual = Italian sensuale, from Late Latin sensualis, endowed with feeling, sensual, from Latin sensus, feeling, sense: see sense.
 

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/ˈsɛnsjuəl/
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