Sensuality vs. Eroticism

(uncountable) The state of being sensual, sensuous or sexy.

(countable) A preoccupation with sensual pleasure.

The quality or state of being sensual; devotedness to the gratification of the bodily appetites; free indulgence in carnal or sensual pleasures; luxuriousness; voluptuousness; lewdness.

Example: ‘Those pampered animalsThat rage in savage sensuality.’; ‘They avoid dress, lest they should have affections tainted by any sensuality.’;

desire for sensual pleasures

the state of being erotic, or of being sexually aroused

sexual excitement, especially if abnormally persistent

Erotic quality.

a state of anticipation of sexuality

the arousal of feelings of sexual desire

Eroticism (from Ancient Greek ἔρως (érōs) 'love, desire') is a quality that causes sexual feelings, as well as a philosophical contemplation concerning the aesthetics of sexual desire, sensuality, and romantic love. That quality may be found in any form of artwork, including painting, sculpture, photography, drama, film, music, or literature.