Sensualist: meaning, definitions and examples

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sensualist

 

[ ˈsɛnsjʊəlɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person who emphasizes physical pleasure

A sensualist is someone who places a high value on the pursuit of physical pleasures, such as food, drink, and sex. They often prioritize sensory experiences and indulgence in the pleasures of the body.

Synonyms

epicure, pleasure-seeker, sybarite

Examples of usage

  • The sensualist savored every bite of the decadent chocolate cake.
  • As a sensualist, he believed in living life to the fullest through enjoyment of the senses.

Translations

Translations of the word "sensualist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sensualista

🇮🇳 सेंसुअलिस्ट

🇩🇪 Sensualist

🇮🇩 sensualis

🇺🇦 сенсуаліст

🇵🇱 sensualista

🇯🇵 官能主義者 (かんのうしゅぎしゃ)

🇫🇷 sensualiste

🇪🇸 sensualista

🇹🇷 duygusalcı

🇰🇷 감각주의자 (感覺主義者)

🇸🇦 حسي

🇨🇿 senzualista

🇸🇰 senzualista

🇨🇳 感官主义者 (gǎnguān zhǔyì zhě)

🇸🇮 čutni uživač

🇮🇸 skinsemismaður

🇰🇿 сезімтал

🇬🇪 სენსუალისტი

🇦🇿 hissiyatpərəst

🇲🇽 sensualista

Etymology

The term 'sensualist' originated in the late 18th century, derived from the Latin word 'sensus' meaning 'perception' or 'feeling'. It was initially used to describe a person who pursued physical pleasure and sensory experiences as the highest good in life.

See also: sensualism, sensuality.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,006, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.