noun
sensualism
Sensualism (noun) means a strong focus on, or love of, physical and sensual pleasure.
noun
1
A strong focus on, or love of, physical and sensual pleasure.
2
(philosophy) The belief that pleasing the senses is the most important thing in life.
3
(philosophy) The idea that all knowledge comes from what the senses take in, and is really just a changed form of that.
"For Sensualism the only source of human knowledge is sensation: everything reduces to transformed sensations."
— “Philosophy”, Philosophy (1913)
4
A style or look that focuses on physical pleasure and the senses.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of sensualism?
"sensualism" (noun) means a strong focus on, or love of, physical and sensual pleasure.
What is another word for sensualism?
Other words for "sensualism" include sensualness, sensationalism, sensuality.
What are the different meanings of sensualism?
"sensualism" has 3 main meanings: 1. A strong focus on, or love of, physical and sensual pleasure; 2. (philosophy) The belief that pleasing the senses is the most important thing in life; 3. (philosophy) The idea that all knowledge comes from what the senses take in, and is really just a changed form of that.
