sensuous

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the senses, especially sight, touch, taste, smell, and hearing, as pleasantly appealing.

  - "The painting was a sensuous delight to the eyes."
  - "The food was a sensuous experience for the taste buds."
  - "The sound of the violin was a sensuous symphony."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sensuous
caressive , impressive , accessible , expressible

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Variants

List of all variants of sensuous that leads to same result
sensuosities , sensuosity , sensuous , sensuously , sensuousness , sensuousnesses

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Etymology

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From Latin sensus ‘sense’ + -uous ‘full of’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sensuous' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The word 'sensuous' comes from the Latin word 'sensus', which means 'sense'.

3. The sensuous is often associated with the arts and is a key component of aesthetic experience.

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Related Concepts

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1. aesthetics: The philosophy of beauty and sensory experience.

2. sensuality: The state of being aware of and responsive to sensory stimuli.

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Culture

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In literature, the sensuous is often used to describe the physical and emotional attractions between characters. In art, the sensuous can be depicted through the use of colors, textures, and forms that appeal to the senses. In music, the sensuous can be conveyed through the use of melody, rhythm, and harmony.

How to Memorize "sensuous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an object or experience that appeals to the senses and is described as sensuous. For example, imagine a ripe strawberry or a warm bath.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sensuous' with words that describe appealing sensory experiences. For example, 'pleasurable', 'delightful', 'enticing'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym SENSE: Sensory Experience, Nurtures, Engages, Senses, Enchants.

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