adj. 1. a. Relating to or involving gratification of the senses, especially sexual gratification: sensual indulgence; sensual desires. See Synonyms at sensuous. b. Sexually attractive: a sensual mouth. c. Given to or preoccupied with gratification of the senses. 2. Relating to or affecting any of the senses or a sense organ; sensory: "Ye soft pipes, play on; / Not to the sensual ear, but more endear'd, / Pipe to the spirit ditties of no tone" (John Keats). sensu·al·ly adv. sensu·al·ness n. |
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