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sensuality

[ sen-shoo-al-i-tee ]

noun

plural sensualities.
  1. sensual nature:

    the sensuality of Keats's poetry.

  2. unrestrained indulgence in sensual pleasures.
  3. lewdness; unchastity.


sensuality

/ ˈsɛnsjʊəlɪst; ˌsɛnsjʊˈælɪtɪ /

noun

  1. the quality or state of being sensual
  2. excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • sensualist, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • t·ȴ·i·ٲ noun plural antisensualities adjective
  • p·ȴ·i·ٲ noun
  • ԴDzȴ··i·ٲ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of sensuality1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English sensualite, from Old French, from Late Latin ŧԲ; equivalent to sensual + -ity
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Characters don’t screw so much as they screw each other over, but even their betrayals carry a degree of certitude that negates mere sensuality.

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On the surface, “Queer” seems to be miles away from the shiny, sporty thrills of “Challengers,” but in execution, both are pure expressions of cinematic sensuality and the subconscious.

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The English vocal powerhouse Yola spells out her pleasure principle on “Symphony,” a funky, upbeat celebration of sensuality that will appear on her forthcoming EP, “My Way.”

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“Por Ti,” a track about body positivity that embraces sensuality, is layered with trap and rumba beats.

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Director Oliver Hermanus “was very keen that we see the masculine form, particularly through these fine fabrics, and there is a great sensuality about that,” adds Symons.

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