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sensuality

/ˌsɛnsjuˈæləti/ /ˌsɛnʃuˈæləti/

Meanings
noun
The state of being sensual, sensuous or sexy.

Examples :

"The dancer's performance was praised for its grace and subtle sensuality, even though she wore a modest costume. "
body sensation sex appearance human mind

Related Words

Illustration costume

costume noun

/ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ /ˈkɑs.təm/ /kɑsˈt(j)um/

A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.

"The dancer was wearing Highland costume."

Illustration praised

praised verb

/pɹeɪzd/

To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.

"Be sure to praise Bobby for his excellent work at school this week."

Illustration obsession

obsession noun

/əbˈsɛʃən/

A compulsive or irrational preoccupation.

"His obsession with winning the school debate tournament consumed all his free time. "

Illustration growing

growing verb

/ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/

To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

"Children grow quickly."

Illustration preoccupation

preoccupation noun

/priˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /priˌɔkjəˈpeɪʃən/

The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.

"His constant preoccupation with the upcoming exam made it hard for him to enjoy his family dinner. "

Illustration expensive

expensive adjective

/ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/

Given to expending a lot of money; profligate, lavish.

"The new sports car was incredibly expensive, costing more than my entire year's savings. "

Illustration sensual

sensual adjective

/ˈsɛnsjuːəl/ /ˈsɛn.ʃu.əl/

Inducing pleasurable or erotic sensations.

"That massage was a very sensual experience!"

Illustration pleasure

pleasure noun

/ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/

A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

"He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

Illustration revealed

revealed verb

/ɹəˈviːld/

To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.

"The magician revealed the rabbit from under his hat, surprising the audience. "

Illustration sensuous

sensuous adjective

/ˈsɛnʃuəs/

Appealing to the senses, or to sensual gratification.

"Although we rarely see Casanova himself on our tour of his sensuous world, we feel his presence as we look at paintings, sculpture, snuff boxes, embroidered vests, silk dresses, silver candy dishes, etc."

Illustration fragrances

fragrances noun

/ˈfreɪɡrənsɪz/ /ˈfreɪɡrənsəs/

A pleasant smell or odour.

"The bakery's delicious fragrances filled the air, tempting passersby. "

Illustration performance

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"