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Materialism

Verb / mʌˈtɪri:ʌˌlɪzʌm / Another word for materialism — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Materialism is the belief that only material things are real, and that everything else, such as thoughts, feelings, and values, is just an illusion.

Synonyms & similar words

physicalism philistinism consumerism materiality possessions acquisitiveness commercialism materiality avarice greed worldliness mundaneness secularism sensuality worldly-mindedness objectivism physicalism positivism realism

Example sentences

  1. Materialism is the idea that having more things will make you happier.
  2. Some people think that materialism is bad because it can lead to greed.
  3. My friend's materialism makes her spend all her money on expensive clothes.
  4. The philosophy of materialism says that everything can be explained by physical matter.
  5. Materialism can lead to a lot of debt if you are always buying new things.

Quotes

  • Materialism is like a restless ghost that cannot find peace until it has possessed everything in the world.
  • The problem with materialism is that it makes people feel empty inside.
  • We are drowning in information and starving for wisdom, and the gap between knowledge and wisdom is growing wider every day thanks to materialism.

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