Choose the correct meaning pair: ‘Sensual’ and ‘Sensuous’ differ in that ‘Sensuous’ means:
AFocused on physical gratification
BAppealing pleasantly to the senses, especially in art
CRelated to bodily desires
DRelating to physical, especially sexual, pleasure
Explanation
– ‘Sensuous’ means relating to the senses in a pleasant way, especially through art, music, or nature.
– ‘Sensual’ typically relates to physical, often sexual, gratification.
– Example: The sensuous melody of the violin filled the concert hall.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Pair of Words
- Subtopic: Confusing Word Pairs
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