sensuous

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

sensuous
    adj 1: taking delight in beauty; "the sensuous joy from all
           things fair"

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Sensuous \Sen"su*ous\, a.
   1. Of or pertaining to the senses, or sensible objects;
      addressing the senses; suggesting pictures or images of
      sense.
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            To this poetry would be made precedent, as being
            less subtle and fine, but more simple, sensuous, and
            passionate.                           --Milton.
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   2. Highly susceptible to influence through the senses.
      [1913 Webster] -- {Sen"su*ous*ly}, adv. --
      {Sen"su*ous*ness}, n.
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