different between sensuous vs immoral

English

Etymology

From Latin sensus (“sense”) + English -ous.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?s?n?u?s/

Adjective

sensuous (comparative more sensuous, superlative most sensuous)

1. Appealing to the senses, or to sensual gratification.

   Although we rarely see Casanova himself on our tour of his sensuous world, we feel his presence as we look at paintings, sculpture, snuff boxes, embroidered vests, silk dresses, silver candy dishes, etc.

2. (not comparable) Of or relating to the senses; sensory.

Related terms

• sense
• sensible
• sensual
• sensuousness
• supersensuous

Translations

Further reading

• sensuous in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• sensuous in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
• sensuous at OneLook Dictionary Search

English

Etymology

From im- +? moral.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??m?r?l/
• Rhymes: -?r?l

Adjective

immoral (comparative more immoral, superlative most immoral)

1. Not moral; inconsistent with rectitude, purity, or good morals; contrary to conscience or the divine law.

   Synonyms: wicked, unjust, dishonest, vicious, licentious, unethical, corrupt, unscrupulous, wrong, unrighteous

   Antonyms: moral, pure, righteous

Usage notes

• Said of people, deeds, groups, traditions, or practices.

Related terms

• amoral

Translations

Further reading

• immoral in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• immoral in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

Catalan

Etymology

From im- +? moral.

Pronunciation

• (Balearic, Valencian) IPA^(key): /im.mo??al/
• (Central) IPA^(key): /im.mu??al/

Adjective

immoral (masculine and feminine plural immorals)

1. immoral

   Antonym: moral

Derived terms

Further reading

• “immoral” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.
• “immoral” in Gran Diccionari de la Llengua Catalana, Grup Enciclopèdia Catalana.
• “immoral” in Diccionari normatiu valencià, Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua.
• “immoral” in Diccionari català-valencià-balear, Antoni Maria Alcover and Francesc de Borja Moll, 1962.

French

Etymology

From im- +? moral.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /i.m?.?al/

Adjective

immoral (feminine singular immorale, masculine plural immoraux, feminine plural immorales)

1. immoral

   Antonym: moral

Related terms

Descendants

• Russian: ???????????????? (beznrávstvennyj) (calque)

Further reading

• “immoral” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).