different between sensuous vs voluptuousness

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

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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

voluptuous +? -ness

Noun

voluptuousness (countable and uncountable, plural voluptuousnesses)

1. sensuality; the quality of being sensuous
2. sexuality; the quality of being sensual

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