sensually
3
7.2
- adverb
- /ˈsɛnʃuəli/
- NSFW
:
sensualmente
- The exercise was to spend a period of time touching each other sensually.
- experience sensually
Examples
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The couple danced sensually under the soft glow of candlelight, lost in each other's embrace.
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You are taught to believe only what you can sensually detect through sight, hearing, taste, smell, or touch.
Blog text (21) -
In ritual, knowledge is neither just described nor explained; it is embodied and sensually experienced.
Academic text (1992) -
Then she touches her forehead gently, almost sensually.
Fiction book (1997) -
Virgil moves his hands down her back, sensually kneading each muscle.
Fiction book (1999) -
Hana lies over Kip, unraveling his turban, slowly, sensually.
Fiction book (1996) -
He leaned in closer and sensually whispered sweet nothings into her ear.
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She caressed the silk fabric sensually, enjoying its smooth texture against her skin.
Synonyms
518
4.6
In a way that has to do with making new life or private physical contact
8
6.7
In a way that tries to attract someone romantically
3
8.2
In a way that shows sexual desire for someone
2
7.1
In a way that gives strong pleasure through the senses
1
9.2
In a sexual way that involves physical desire or activity
1
8.3
In a slow, rich way that shows strong physical pleasure or luxury
1
6.2
In a way that looks sexually attractive to others
1
6.7
In a way that shows strong desire for sex
1
9.9
In a way that shows strong interest in sex and makes others uncomfortable
1
9.8
In a way that shows too much interest in sexual things
1
7.0
In a romantic or sexual way that shows attraction
In a way that shows sexual interest or attraction
In a way that looks or sounds very sexy
In a sexual way that shows strong desire
In a way that shows strong sexual desire
In a way that shows too much interest in sex
In a way that shows sexual interest and feels rude to others
In a way that slightly excites interest or curiosity
Antonyms
How Sensual
- Offensive
1
8.5
- NSFW
8
6.7
- NSFW
3
7.2
- Offensive
3
7.4
2
1.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sensually comes from the root sens- and the Latin word sensus, both meaning 'feeling', and it is like the common word sense. So, to act sensually is to do something that appeals to the physical senses or gives physical, often sexual, pleasure.