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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 goodplay

    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 pleasuresplay

    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)

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