sensualism
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sen·su·al·ism

noun \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

First Known Use of SENSUALISM

1813

sen·su·al·ism

noun \ˈsench-(ə-)wə-ˌliz-əm, ˈsen-shə-ˌliz-\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of SENSUALISM

: persistent or excessive pursuit of sensual pleasures and interests
sen·su·al·ist \-ləst\ (audio pronunciation) noun

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