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Sensual vs. Sensuous
Sensual
/ˈsenʃuəl/Examples:
The perfume's sensual aroma filled the room with allure.She danced with a sensual grace that captivated everyone.The music had a slow, sensual rhythm that was enchanting.
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Sensuous
/ˈsenʃuəs/Examples:
The painting's colors were deeply sensuous, captivating all.Her voice had a sensuous smoothness that charmed listeners.Wandering through the garden was a sensuous journey of delight.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Sensuous is often used to describe something that appeals to the senses aesthetically, like music or art.
- Sensual relates more to physical pleasure, often in a sexual context.
- Sensuous can be used in a broader sense to describe a rich sensory experience, while sensual specifically ties to bodily pleasures.
- Remember sensuous as senses and aesthetic, two words that also start with s.
- Associate sensual with the prefix sens, which often ties to pleasure and intimacy.
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