sinnlich
sensual
The German word "sinnlich" is an adjective that means "sensual" or "sensuous." It relates to sensory pleasure, giving emphasis on things that bring pleasure through the senses like taste, sight, touch, smell, and hearing. It stems from "Sinn" meaning "sense" or "meaning."
Similar words in German might include "erotisch" (erotic), which specifically refers to sexual attractiveness or excitement, and "anschaulich" (vivid or graphic), which typically implies being easy to visualize or understand through the senses.
The difference is that "sinnlich" focuses broadly on experiences appealing to any of the senses for pleasure, whereas "erotisch" specifically regards sexual sensations and "anschaulich" has more to do with clarity and effectiveness in appealing to mental visualization.
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Examples
Sie trägt ein sinnliches Parfüm.adjective
She wears a sensual perfume.
Das Bild wirkt sehr sinnlich.adjective
The painting looks very sensual.
Ihre Bewegungen sind sinnlich und anmutig.adjective
Her movements are sensual and graceful
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