-əˌlizəm noun
( -s )
Etymology: sensual + -ism
1.
a. : sensationalism , sensism
b. : stress on the sensuous qualities of an object or on the sensuous as the chief element of beauty as distinguished from ideal and formal qualities and elements
c. : the view in ethics that gratification of the senses is the highest good
2. : preoccupation with sensual matters : persistent or excessive pursuit of sensual pleasures and interests