1. marked by the appetites and passions of the body (Freq. 1) - animal instincts - carnal knowledge - fleshly desire - a sensual delight in eating - music is the only sensual pleasure without vice • Syn: animal, carnal, fleshly • Similar to: physical • Derivationally related forms: sensualness, sensuality, carnalize (for: carnal), carnality (for: carnal), animality (for: animal) 2. sexually exciting or gratifying - sensual excesses - a sultry look - a sultry dance • Syn: sultry • Similar to: hot • Derivationally related forms: sultriness (for: sultry), sensualness
