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Verb: sensualise  'sen-shoo-u,lIz or 'sen-syoo-u,lIz
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: sensualize)
  1. Debase through carnal gratification
    "His behaviour sensualised the once-spiritual retreat";
    - sensualize, carnalize, carnalise [Brit]
     
  2. Ascribe to an origin in sensation
    "The philosopher sensualised the concept of beauty";
    - sensualize, carnalize, carnalise [Brit]
     
  3. Represent materialistically, as in a painting or a sculpture
    "The artist sensualised the human form in his sculptures";
    - sensualize, carnalize, carnalise [Brit]

Derived forms: sensualised, sensualising, sensualises

Type of: ascribe, assign, attribute, corrupt, debase, debauch, demoralise [Brit], demoralize, deprave, impute, interpret, misdirect, pervert, profane, represent, subvert, vitiate

Encyclopedia: Sensualise