sensual

/senˈswal/ · B2 · adj

sensual

💋 sensual = sense + -ual: pleasing to the senses; sounds like sen-SWAL

Spanish sensual comes from Latin sensualis, from sensus 'feeling, sense'. It describes what appeals to the physical senses, especially touch and pleasure. Same root as English sense, so the meaning is easy to recall.

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