Sensuous

created by Webster 1913
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:01:53

Sen"su*ous (?), a.

1.

Of or pertaining to the senses, or sensible objects; addressing the senses; suggesting pictures or images of sense.

To this poetry would be made precedent, as being less subtle and fine, but more simple, sensuous, and passionate. Milton.

2.

Highly susceptible to influence through the senses.

-- Sen"su*ous*ly (#), adv. -- Sen"su*ous*ness, n.

 

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