sensualism

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun desire for sensual pleasures
  2. noun (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good

Etymology

From sensual + -ism.

In classic literature

Synonyms

sensuality, sensualness

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