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hedonistic

UK
/ˌhɛdəˈnɪstɪk/
US
/ˌhɛdəˈnɪstɪk/

Translations

hedonisticadjective
more hedonistic
Comp.
most hedonistic
Super.
UK
/ˌhɛdəˈnɪstɪk/
US
/ˌhɛdəˈnɪstɪk/
The hedonistic lifestyle of the wealthy businessman was evident in his lavish parties and extravagant vacations.
Le mode de vie hédoniste de cet homme d’affaires riche était évident dans ses fêtes somptueuses et ses vacances extravagantes.
Synonyms
epicurean
sybaritic
luxurious
decadent
sensual
self-indulgent
pleasure-seeking
Antonyms
abstemious
self-denying
ascetic

Definitions

hedonisticadjective
Relating to or characterized by the pursuit of pleasure; sensually self-indulgent.
The hedonistic lifestyle of the wealthy businessman was evident in his lavish parties and extravagant vacations.
Pertaining to the philosophical doctrine that pleasure constitutes the highest good and proper aim of human life.
In a hedonistic ethics, actions are judged by the amount of pleasure they produce.
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