sensualism

[ sen-shoo-uh-liz-uh m ]

/ ˈsɛn ʃu əˌlɪz əm /

subjection to sensual appetites; sensuality.

Philosophy. sensationalism(def 3).

Origin of sensualism

First recorded in 1795–1805; sensual + -ism

hy·per·sen·su·al·ism, noun

The Stoics rebuke the impiety which is blended with sensualism, and place their hopes on virtue.

Beacon Lights of History, Volume I |John Lord
The breadth of his thought, the brilliancy of his criticisms, the eloquence of his style were clouded with sensualism.

The Women of the French Salons |Amelia Gere Mason
He had an air of sensualism, of one who held women very light.

To Tell You the Truth |Leonard Merrick
M. Cousin has called it the sensualism of India,70 but certainly without propriety.

Ten Great Religions |James Freeman Clarke

We are not dealing with mere sensualists, even though we may be dealing with what is largely an expression of sensualism.

Religion & Sex |Chapman Cohen

sensualism

/ (ˈsɛnsjʊəˌlɪzəm) /

the quality or state of being sensual