Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sensuality

/ˌsɛn.ʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.82 in modern English

Syllables: sen-su-al-i-ty
IPA: /ˌsɛn.ʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/

13

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state of being sensual or sensuous.

Uncountable

noun

A preoccupation with sensual pleasure.

Countable

Example Sentences

"pure sensuality"
"air of sensuality"
"erotic sensuality"
"The painting captures the sensuality of human form."
"Her voice carried a quiet sensuality."

Etymology

Derived from Middle French sensualité, derived from Late Latin sēnsuālitātem (“sensibility, capacity for sensation”). By surface analysis, sensual + -ity.

Origin

Source language: Middle French

Word Breakdown

Root: sensualité, sēnsuālitās

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌsɛn.ʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/
British English: /ˌsɛn.ʃuːˈal.ɪ.tiː/

Usage

Inflected Forms

sensualities (plural)

Derived Forms

hypersensuality nonsensuality

Synonyms

sensualness sensualism

Antonyms

asceticism

Rhymes With

reality homosexuality spirituality actuality theatricality triviality liberality personality sexuality hospitality morality mentality

Questions

How do you pronounce sensuality?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌsɛn.ʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/.
What does sensuality mean?: The state of being sensual or sensuous.
Where does sensuality come from?: It is traced to Middle French.

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