sensual
adjectiveHow many syllables in sensual?
There are 3 syllables in the word sensual.How to pronounce sensual:
Definition of sensual:
- sensual (adjective):
- marked by the appetites and passions of the body.
- having a strong liking for physical, esp. sexual, pleasures
- relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite fleshly
Synonyms for sensual:
bodily
carnal
corporeal
delicious
delightful
erotic
fleshly
lascivious
lecherous
lewd
libidinous
licentious
luscious
lush
lustful
luxurious
physical
pleasant
pleasing
pleasurable
randy
raunchy
sensuous
sexual
sexy
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