: persistent or excessive pursuit of sensual pleasures and interests.

What is the sensualist theory?

Sensualism. Sensualism is a philosophical doctrine of the theory of knowledge, according to which sensations and perception are the basic and most important form of true cognition. It may oppose abstract ideas. The basic principle of sensualism is "there is not anything in mind, which hasn't been in the sensations."

What does it mean to be sensual?

1 : relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly. 2 : sensory sense 1. 3a : devoted to or preoccupied with the senses or appetites. b : voluptuous.