Hideous
Hideous adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.
Sensual
Sensual adjective - Pleasing to the physical senses.
Usage example: the sensual feel of a velvet shirt against the skin
Both words in one sentence
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Sensual Slavs: The section on Russia notes the Russian Paradox that young Russian women are beautiful while old Russian women are hideous.
Source: Literature / America (The Book)
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