How to Use sensual in a Sentence

sensual

adjective
  • Certain fragrances apparently heighten sensual experiences.
  • The artist found the process to be a sensual one.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Make the space sensual and safe.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
  • That was such a fun — talk about over-the-top and sensual and crazy show.
    — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2021
  • This sensual hair-wash goes crazy.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2025
  • Scents range from warm florals to sensual suede musks and more.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The look featured a high slit, which once again added a sensual touch.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 July 2025
  • This is a fragrance that is earthy and sensual, and can be worn at any time.
    — The Editors, Marie Claire, 17 Apr. 2017
  • Sylvie’s much more sensual in Rome.
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2025
  • The two share a vampy, sexy, sensual stylistic code.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026
  • There are a lot of joyful and/or sensual songs.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Aug. 2025
  • And then the more sensual aspects of it all come from the text, which is… a very bawdy tale.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 24 Aug. 2021
  • Hot star had an overly sensual image, which struck her from the list.
    — Lanford Beard, PEOPLE.com, 20 Oct. 2021
  • Other demos are meant to be more sensual or shocking.
    — Victoria M. Walker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
  • Love the idea of a sushi meal, too, because there is nothing more sensual than sushi.
    — Michael Klein, Philly.com, 7 Feb. 2018
  • The movie — joyous and sensual — is wall-to-wall reggae bliss.
    — Jake Coyle, Star Tribune, 2 Oct. 2020
  • The record is at once sensual, self-destructive, and lovelorn.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2025
  • The sensual routine is teased in the trailer and is even steamier in the movie.
    — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Many of the collections felt very sensual with a focus on the body.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • People would come there to enjoy the sensual pleasures of food and flesh.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 May 2023
  • Red is the fiercest, most sensual of colors — and what do all pinups have in common?
    — Miriam Rodriguez, refinery29.com, 13 Oct. 2022
  • On the mezzanine floor is the bedroom, in earthy and sensual red tones.
    — Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025
  • The bodice of the jumpsuit included a sensual flare with a cutout.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The duo, clad in matching bright red outfits, performed their sensual song on a dark and fiery set.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2023
  • The same applies to the sensual prowess.
    — Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
  • This rich resin is ancient yet modern, sacred yet sensual.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Behind the canvas, a sensual nude and a red-handed man lurk in the shadows.
    — Victoria Dalkey, sacbee, 20 Apr. 2018
  • His delivery of the melodies is as smooth as velvet and as sensual as a whisper on the back of your neck.
    — Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022
  • The Side Dish Sweet and sensual loving is on the menu this year.
    — Aurora Tower, Cosmopolitan, 10 Jan. 2017
  • Warm and sensual, but with a somewhat fresh, floral drydown.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 24 June 2026

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