sensualism

noun

sen·​su·​al·​ism ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)wə-ˌli-zəm 

ˈsen-shə-ˌli-

: persistent or excessive pursuit of sensual pleasures and interests

sensualist

ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)wə-list 

noun

sensualistic

ˌsen(t)-sh(ə-)wə-ˈli-stik 

ˌsen-shə-ˈli-

adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

sensualism

noun

sen·​su·​al·​ism ˈsench-(ə-)wə-ˌliz-əm, ˈsen-shə-ˌliz- 

: persistent or excessive pursuit of sensual pleasures and interests

sensualist

-ləst 

noun