Hedonistic: meaning, definitions and examples
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hedonistic
[ ˌhiːdəˈnɪstɪk ]
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
Word origin
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.