Verb: sensualize 'sen-shoo-u,lIz or 'sen-syoo-u,lIz
- Debase through carnal gratification
"His behaviour sensualized the once-spiritual retreat";
- sensualise [Brit], carnalize, carnalise [Brit]
- Represent materialistically, as in a painting or a sculpture
"The artist sensualized the human form in his sculptures";
- carnalize, sensualise [Brit], carnalise [Brit]
- Ascribe to an origin in sensation
"The philosopher sensualized the concept of beauty";
- carnalize, sensualise [Brit], carnalise [Brit]
Derived forms: sensualizing, sensualizes, sensualized
Type of: ascribe, assign, attribute, corrupt, debase, debauch, demoralise [Brit], demoralize, deprave, impute, interpret, misdirect, pervert, profane, represent, subvert, vitiate
Encyclopedia: Sensualize