sensual
gb/sˈɛnʃuəl/ us/sˈɛnʃuəl/
B2
Angielski
~ 9400
erotikus, érzéki, érzékeket kényeztető
B2
1
Schemat użycia:
a sensual [touch/kiss/voice/dance]
The slow, sensual dance was meant to seduce the audience.
He brushed her arm in a deliberately sensual way.
The perfume commercial was filled with close-up shots and sensual music.
She spoke in a low, sensual voice that made him blush.
The film was criticized for its highly sensual scenes.
Przykłady dla uczących się
They shared a long, sensual kiss.
The singer’s sensual voice made the song feel very romantic.
The ad used soft lights and sensual music to suggest desire.
He gave her a gentle, sensual touch on the neck.
The movie has a lot of sensual dancing.
Częsty błąd:
Learners often confuse "sensual" with "sensitive" or "sensible." "Sensual" is about physical and often sexual pleasure, while "sensitive" is about easily feeling emotions or physical pain, and "sensible" means practical or reasonable.
Znaczenie
sexually pleasing to the senses
Kolokacje
sensual lips
|sensual kiss
|sensual touch
|sensual dance
|sensual music
|sensual movements
Synonimy
sexy (More informal and direct; often stronger and more obviously sexual.)
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erotic (Focuses very clearly on sexual desire and arousal, often more explicit than "sensual.")
Antonimy
chaste (Describes behavior or atmosphere without sexual activity or suggestion.)
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nonsexual (States clearly that something has no sexual content or meaning.)
Tematy
relationships
|emotions
|body
|appearance
|health
Definicja
Making someone feel sexual pleasure through touch, sight, sound, smell, or taste.
Relating to, expressing, or arousing sexual pleasure through the physical senses.
C1
2
érzéki
B2
Schemat użycia:
[someone] is a sensual person
He was a deeply sensual man who loved good food, warm baths, and long kisses.
Nagyon érzéki férfi volt, aki szerette a finom ételeket, a meleg fürdőket és a hosszú csókokat.
She has a sensual nature and enjoys expressing affection through touch.
Érzéki természete van, és szívesen fejezi ki a szeretetét érintéssel.
The writer describes herself as sensual rather than romantic, focused on physical closeness.
His sensual side comes out when he cooks and pours wine for his friends.
They saw him as too sensual and fun-loving for the strict religious community.
Przykłady dla uczących się
She is a very sensual person who loves skin contact.
Nagyon érzéki ember, és szereti a testi érintést.
He is sensual and enjoys good food and soft clothes.
Érzéki, és szereti a finom ételeket meg a puha ruhákat.
My friend is not very sensual; he does not care about touch or taste.
Her boyfriend is gentle and sensual in bed.
People say he is sensual because he likes sex and comfort.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes think "sensual" always means "romantic." It can include romance, but it mainly focuses on physical, body-based pleasure. Also, "sensual" is about enjoying pleasure, while "sexual" only describes things related to sex.
Znaczenie
liking physical, especially sexual, pleasure
Kolokacje
a very sensual person
|deeply sensual
|openly sensual
|naturally sensual
|sensual man
|sensual woman
Synonimy
hedonistic (Stronger focus on seeking all kinds of pleasure, not only physical or sexual; often sounds more critical or moralistic.)
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sensuous (Very close in meaning but can sound a bit more neutral or artistic; does not always imply sexuality.)
Antonimy
ascetic (Describes someone who avoids physical pleasures and lives very simply, often for moral or religious reasons.)
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puritanical (Describes someone who strongly disapproves of physical and especially sexual pleasure.)
Tematy
personality
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Describing someone who really likes physical and often sexual pleasure, such as touch, food, or comfort.
Describing a person who strongly enjoys and is drawn to physical, especially sexual, pleasure and bodily sensations.
C1
3
érzéki
B2
Schemat użycia:
a sensual [experience/food/sound/touch]
The meal was a sensual experience, with rich flavors and warm, melting textures.
Az étel igazi, az érzékeket kényeztető élmény volt, gazdag ízekkel és meleg, szinte szétomló állagokkal.
The painter is known for her sensual use of color and light.
A festő arról ismert, hogy a színeket és a fényt az érzékekre ható módon használja.
Soft fabrics and candles created a deeply sensual atmosphere in the room.
He described the music as warm, dark, and intensely sensual.
The spa visit was a sensual escape of hot steam, soft towels, and gentle scents.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The cake was a sensual pleasure with its rich taste.
A torta gazdag ízével valóságos, érzékeket kényeztető élmény volt.
She loves the sensual feeling of silk on her skin.
Imádja a selyem érzékeket kényeztető érzését a bőrén.
The hot bath was a sensual experience after a long day.
The movie shows the sensual beauty of food and cooking.
The song has a soft, sensual sound that relaxes me.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes think this sense is always sexual, but it can describe non-sexual pleasure, such as food, music, or a hot bath. For neutral descriptions of the senses without pleasure, "sensory" is usually a better word.
Znaczenie
pleasing to the bodily senses
Kolokacje
sensual experience
|sensual delight
|sensual pleasure of food
|rich and sensual colors
|sensual textures
|sensual enjoyment
Synonimy
sensory (More technical or neutral; describes anything related to the senses, without implying pleasure or luxury.)
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luxurious (Focuses on richness and comfort rather than direct bodily sensation, but often overlaps in advertising language.)
Antonimy
intellectual (Focuses on the mind and thinking rather than on bodily sensation and pleasure.)
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spiritual (Focuses on the soul or higher values instead of physical, sense-based pleasure.)
Tematy
arts
|food
|emotions
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Giving strong pleasure to the body through the senses, for example through taste, touch, or smell, and not always sexual.
Relating to or giving strong physical pleasure through the senses, not necessarily sexual.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
sensual
IPA
GB/sˈɛnʃuəl/
US/sˈɛnʃuəl/
Sylaby i akcent
sen - su - al (3 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (sen)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: sensual
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
sensual pleasure
1/sˈɛnʃuəl plˈɛʒɚ/
fixed phrase
pleasure from bodily and sexual senses
Physical pleasure that comes from the body and senses, often but not always sexual.
Przykłady
- The novel explores the conflict between spiritual duty and sensual pleasure.
- The ad promises a moment of pure sensual pleasure with every piece of chocolate.
- He believes life is meant to be enjoyed and does not feel guilty about sensual pleasure.