“Sensual” usually relates to physical desires and experiences, and oftenmeans “sexy.” But “sensuous” is more often used for esthetic pleasures,like “sensuous music.” The two words do overlap a good deal. The leatherseats in your new car may be sensuous; but if they turn you on, theymight be sensual. “Sensual” often has a slightly racy or even judgmentaltone lacking in “sensuous."
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