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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSensual
/ˈsɛnʃuəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
"The sensual aroma of the flowers filled the room." - 2
Characterized by or appealing to the senses, especially in a sexual way.
"The film was noted for its sensual cinematography."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'sensual' originates from the Latin 'sensualis', which means 'of the senses'. It evolved through Middle English, where it was used to describe pleasures related to the senses, particularly in a physical or sexual context.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sensual" is said worldwide
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sensuel
Transliteration: sɑ̃sɥɛl
"L'arôme sensuel des fleurs a rempli la pièce."
sinnlich
Transliteration: ˈzɪnlɪç
"Der sinnliche Duft der Blumen erfüllte den Raum."
sensuale
Transliteration: senˈzuale
"L'aroma sensuale dei fiori ha riempito la stanza."
sensual
Transliteration: senˈsual
"El aroma sensual de las flores llenó la habitación."
sensual
Transliteration: sẽˈsuwaw
"O aroma sensual das flores encheu o quarto."
संवेदनात्मक
Transliteration: saṃvedanātmak
"फूलों की संवेदनात्मक खुशबू ने कमरे को भर दिया।"
感官的
Transliteration: gǎnguān de
"花朵的感官香气充满了房间。"
감각적인
Transliteration: gamgakjeogin
"꽃의 감각적인 향기가 방을 가득 채웠다."
官能的な
Transliteration: kannōteki na
"花の官能的な香りが部屋を満たした。"
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