sensuality
|sen-su-al-i-ty|
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/ˌsɛnʃuˈælɪti/
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/ˌsɛnʃʊˈælɪti/
focus on bodily/sensory pleasure
Etymology
'sensuality' originates from Latin, specifically the Medieval/Latin word 'sensualitas', where 'sensus' meant 'feeling' or 'perception'.
'sensuality' changed from the Medieval Latin word 'sensualitas' (and Old French 'sensualité') and eventually became the modern English word 'sensuality' through Middle English borrowings.
Initially it meant 'relating to the senses or feeling', but over time it evolved to often mean 'devotion to bodily or sexual pleasures' while still retaining the sense of 'appeal to the senses'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being devoted to bodily or especially sexual pleasures; indulgence in or preoccupation with sensual (physical) pleasure.
The novel explores the protagonist's sensuality and the consequences of living only for pleasure.
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Noun 2
appeal to or enjoyment of the senses; sensuousness — the quality of giving pleasure to the senses (taste, touch, sight, etc.).
The sensuality of the music filled the room, creating a warm, tactile atmosphere.
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Last updated: 2025/09/13 05:40