self-pleasing

adjective

Definition of self-pleasingnext
as in sensual

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  1. sensual
  2. hedonistic
  3. voluptuous
Adjective
  • Last year's episode saw Ripa and Consuelos wear around 50 different Halloween costumes, including inspiration from Barbie, The White Lotus, Jersey Shore, The Golden Bachelor, and a sensual recreation of a scene from the classic movie Ghost featuring a shirtless Consuelos.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • At the first of three shows on Monday, the R&B singer transformed the fruit into a sensual accessory.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of sensual
Adjective
  • Ani attempts to hustle her way out of the working class, while Ivan sees America as a hedonistic paradise, an escape from the responsibilities and expectations of life in Russia.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
  • British groups like Pet Shop Boys, Visage, Bronski Beat, and Soft Cell were all part of the backbone of the hedonistic ’80s, pioneering the dramatic pairing of synthesizers with dance floor rhythms.
    Juan Velasquez, Them, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of hedonistic
Adjective
  • The seductive and voluptuous Jessica Rabbit is Roger’s wife.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The minimalist brand’s look was amplified to the max by its voluptuous silhouette — defined by sharp padded shoulders and a collarless neckline, and hourglass-like angles that nipped at the waist.
    Charlie Carballo, WWD, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of voluptuous
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