adj.
Pronunciation: ' sen(t)-sh( ə -)w ə l, -sh ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin sensualis, from Latin sensus sense
Date: 15th century
1 : relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : FLESHLY
2 : SENSORY 1
3 a : devoted to or preoccupied with the senses or appetites b : VOLUPTUOUS c : deficient in moral, spiritual, or intellectual interests : WORLDLY especially : IRRELIGIOUS
synonyms see CARNAL , SENSUOUS
– sen · su · al · i · ty \ ˌ sen(t)-sh ə - ' wa-l ə -t ē \ noun
– sen · su · al · ly \ ' sen(t)-sh( ə -)w ə -l ē , ' sen-sh ə -l ē \ adverb