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Hedonistic: meaning, definitions and examples

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hedonistic

 

[ ˌhiːdəˈnɪstɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lifestyle

Devoted to pleasure; indulging in sensual pleasures.

Synonyms

luxurious, pleasure-seeking, self-indulgent

Examples of usage

  • She led a hedonistic lifestyle, always seeking out the finest food and wine.
  • His hedonistic tendencies often led him to spend extravagantly on luxury items.
  • The party was a hedonistic celebration of excess, with music, dancing, and endless bottles of champagne.

Translations

Translations of the word "hedonistic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hedonista

🇮🇳 सुखवादी

🇩🇪 hedonistisch

🇮🇩 hedonis

🇺🇦 гедоністичний

🇵🇱 hedonistyczny

🇯🇵 快楽主義的 (かいらくしゅぎてき)

🇫🇷 hédoniste

🇪🇸 hedonista

🇹🇷 hedonist

🇰🇷 쾌락주의적인 (쾌락주의자적인)

🇸🇦 لذوي

🇨🇿 hedonistický

🇸🇰 hedonistický

🇨🇳 享乐主义的 (xiǎng lè zhǔ yì de)

🇸🇮 hedonističen

🇮🇸 nautnahyggjumaður

🇰🇿 гедонист

🇬🇪 ჰედონისტური

🇦🇿 hedonist

🇲🇽 hedonista

Etymology

The term 'hedonistic' originates from the ancient Greek philosophical concept of hedonism, which promotes pleasure as the highest good. The modern usage of the word describes a lifestyle focused on seeking pleasure and enjoyment. The idea of hedonism has been debated throughout history, with some seeing it as a valid pursuit of happiness and others as a shallow and self-centered approach to life.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,795, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.