sensualism

noun sen·su·al·ism \ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)wə-ˌli-zəm, ˈsen-shə-ˌli-\

Definition of SENSUALISM

: persistent or excessive pursuit of sensual pleasures and interests

— sen·su·al·ist \-list\ noun

— sen·su·al·is·tic \ˌsen(t)-sh(ə-)wə-ˈlis-tik, ˌsen-shə-ˈlis-\ adjective

1813

Medical Dictionary

noun sen·su·al·ism \ˈsench-(ə-)wə-ˌliz-əm, ˈsen-shə-ˌliz-\

: persistent or excessive pursuit of sensual pleasures and interests

—sen·su·al·ist \-ləst\ noun

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