sensual

• Relatif à la satisfaction des sens et au plaisir physique, ou qui évoque cela ; qui est attirant de manière sensuelle ou érotique.

Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.

1. Relating to physical pleasureB2formal

   Connected with or appealing to the physical senses, especially sexual pleasure.

   Sensuel (relatif au plaisir physique)

   • The dancer's movements were slow and sensual.
   • He enjoyed the sensual pleasure of a warm bath.
   • The perfume had a rich, sensual scent.

   Synonymescarnaleroticphysicalsensuoussexualvoluptuous

   Antonymesasceticchasteintellectualplatonicspiritual

2. Sexually appealingB2formal

   Designed to arouse or gratify sexual desire.

   Sensuel (sens érotique)

   • She wore a sensual red dress to the party.
   • The film was criticized for its sensual scenes.
   • His voice was low and sensual.

   Synonymesalluringdesirableenticingeroticprovocativeseductivesexysultrytemptingtitillating