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SENSUALISM
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
Synonyms:
sensationalism; sensualism
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("sensualism" is a kind of...):
philosophical doctrine; philosophical theory (a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy)
Domain category:
philosophy (the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Desire for sensual pleasures
Synonyms:
sensualism; sensuality; sensualness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions
Hypernyms ("sensualism" is a kind of...):
concupiscence; eros; physical attraction; sexual desire (a desire for sexual intimacy)
Derivation:
sensualist (a person who enjoys sensuality)
