Sentence examples for sensual terms from inspiring English sources

There are conventions of Persian poetry that use the metaphor of the beloved in very sensual terms, and it is not surprising that readers might interpret these poems on at least two levels.

It's the way to an eternal life of bliss in Heaven, to a Paradise depicted in the most extravagant, sensual terms in certain Muslim writings that are accepted as literal truth.

But if Madonna is accused of blasphemy for "Like a Prayer," we might be pressed to level similar criticism at St. Teresa of Avila whose autobiography describes being touched by an angel in such sensual terms that the 17th-century sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini captured the moment vividly in orgasmic splendor.

She envied the girls, but at the same time you could see that she despised them, burned to shine at their expense, succeed where they would fail, deny herself short-term sensual gratification in the hope of long-term moral triumph.

Additionally, our peace of mind is sabotaged by our default settings: remaining constantly vigilant for threats even while we are perfectly safe, dwelling obsessively on negative experiences while overlooking the positive,, our predilection for addictive, short-term sensual pleasures (consumerism, escapist entertainment, meaningless hook ups and on).

He loved God in terms that were sensual, almost sexual.

"It's deeper in psychological terms, and more sensual than swimming in the pool.

And while some of the ads are upfront about their sexual expectations, others hide behind ambiguous terms such as "personal favours," "sensual massages," and offers to "share a bed".

"Creleisure," Oiticica termed the principle of his sensual installation "Eden" at London's Whitechapel Gallery, in 1969.

Yet for all of this, in the film, Jesus is celibate but sensual, a flawed human trying to come to terms with his divinity.

With the dancers bouncing around, getting down and dirty in slow-motion, the visual element is both sensual and provocative even though the dancers are unconventional in terms of music video fare.