Sensual



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 肉欲的, 淫荡的
• ［英］ adj. 肉欲的, 淫荡的 ( consisting in the gratification of the senses)
• ［记］ sens ( 感觉) +ual
• ［例］ sensual appetites ( 情欲)

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin sensualis, from Latin sensus sense
• Date: 15th century
• 1. relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite ; fleshly
• 2. sensory 1
• 3.
  • a. devoted to or preoccupied with the senses or appetites
  • b. voluptuous
  • c. deficient in moral, spiritual, or intellectual interests ; worldly; especially irreligious
• Synonyms: see carnal, sensuous
• ? sensuality noun
• ? sensually adverb

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