— sensuously , adv. — sensuousness, sensuosity /sen'shooh os"i tee/ , n.
/sen"shooh euhs/ , adj.
1. perceived by or affecting the senses: the sensuous qualities of music.
2. readily affected through the senses: a sensuous temperament.
3. of or pertaining to sensible objects or to the senses.
[ 1630-40; sensu ( s ) SENSE + -OUS ]
Syn. 1. See sensual. 2. feeling, sensible. 3. sentient.