sensualism

noun
UK: /ˈsen.ʃu.ə.lɪ.zəm/
US: /ˈsen.tʃu.ə.lɪ.zəm/

  1. The belief that pleasure and the satisfaction of physical needs are the most important things in life.

    1. His life was devoted to sensualism, seeking pleasure above all else.
    2. The novel explores themes of decadence and sensualism in a society obsessed with instant gratification.

  2. An emphasis on or indulgence in sensual pleasures.

    1. The artist's work is marked by a strong element of sensualism.
    2. The film was criticized for its blatant sensualism and lack of intellectual depth in its plot.

Synonyms

hedonism debauchery

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sensualism" in English means: The belief that pleasure and the satisfaction of physical needs are the most important things in life., An emphasis on or indulgence in sensual pleasures..

The phonetic transcription of "sensualism" is /ˈsen.ʃu.ə.lɪ.zəm/ in British English and /ˈsen.tʃu.ə.lɪ.zəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sensualism": hedonism, debauchery.

Example usage of "sensualism": "His life was devoted to sensualism, seeking pleasure above all else.". More examples on the page.