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sensualism

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sen⋅su⋅al⋅ism

  [sen-shoo-uh-liz-uhm]
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–noun
1. subjection to sensual appetites; sensuality.
2. Philosophy. sensationalism (def. 3).
Origin:
1795–1805; sensual + -ism
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sen·su·al·ism   (sěn'shōō-ə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  Excessive devotion to sensual pleasure; sensuality.
sen'su·al·ist n., sen'su·al·is'tic adj.
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Main Entry: sen·su·al·ism
Pronunciation: 'sench-(&-)w&-"liz-&m, 'sen-sh&-"liz-
Function: noun
: persistent or excessivepursuit of sensual pleasures and interests —sen·su·al·ist /-l&st/ noun
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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