sensualism meaning

UK US /ˌsɛnˌʃuˈæləti/ 5 syllables

sensualism (noun): desire for sensual pleasures.

sensualism has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

sensualism as a noun

  1. desire for sensual pleasures

    Synonyms: sensuality, sensualness

    Type of: sexual desire

    Related forms: sensualist

  2. (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good

    Synonyms: sensationalism

    Type of: philosophical doctrine

How to pronounce sensualism

sensualism is pronounced /ˌsɛnˌʃuˈæləti/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SE · words ending in SM · 10-letter words

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