early 15c., "carnal, unspiritual;" mid-15c., "of or pertaining to the senses," from Middle French sensuel (15c.) and directly from Late Latin sensualis "endowed with feeling" (see sensuality). Meaning "connected with gratification of the senses," especially "lewd, unchaste" is attested from late 15c.
sensual 双语例句
1. Clothing doesn't need to be overt to be sensual.
衣着没有必要过于性感。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Anton the chef concocts a sensual coupling of lobster and asparagus.