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sensualist

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈsɛnʃuəlɪst/

KK: /ˈsɛnʃuəlɪst/

noun
Definition

A person who enjoys and seeks out physical pleasures and experiences that are pleasing to the senses.


Example

As a sensualist, she appreciated fine food, beautiful art, and the warmth of the sun on her skin.


Conversation
Sloth A
I just read a book about a sensualist lifestyle, and it was fascinating.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! What did they focus on?
Sloth A
They talked about how to appreciate small pleasures in life.
Sloth B
I love that idea; it's important to enjoy the little things!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hedonist
epicure
voluptuary
Antonyms
ascetic
puritan
abstainer
Root Explanation

Sensualist → It is formed from "sensual" (from Latin "sensualis", meaning relating to the senses) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with). A sensualist is a person who is devoted to or enjoys the pleasures of the senses.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is focused on the 'senses' ('sensual') and is a 'person' ('-ist') who enjoys those pleasures.

Visually Confused Words
mensuralist
sexualist
supersensualist
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