transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)wəs ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin sensus sense + English -ous
Date: 1640
1.
a. : of or relating to the senses or sensible objects
b. : producing or characterized by gratification of the senses : having strong sensory appeal
sensuous pleasure
2. : characterized by sense impressions or imagery aimed at the senses
sensuous verse
3. : highly susceptible to influence through the senses
• sen·su·os·i·ty ˌsen(t)-shə-ˈwä-sə-tē noun
• sen·su·ous·ly ˈsen(t)-shə-wəs-lē adverb
• sen·su·ous·ness noun
Synonyms:
sensuous , sensual , luxurious , voluptuous mean relating to or providing pleasure through gratification of the senses. sensuous implies gratification of the senses for the sake of aesthetic pleasure
the sensuous delights of great music
sensual tends to imply the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of the physical appetites as ends in themselves
a life devoted to sensual pleasures
luxurious suggests the indulgence of sensuous pleasure inducing bodily ease and languor
a luxurious hotel
voluptuous implies more strongly an abandonment especially to sensual pleasure
a voluptuous feast