Meaning & use
hedonistic
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Devoted to or characterized by the pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence.
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The resort was known for its hedonistic parties and lavish buffets.
He led a hedonistic lifestyle, chasing comfort and pleasure above all else.
A note on using this word
Comes from 'hedonism,' the philosophical view that pleasure is the highest good; the adjective often carries a mildly critical tone in everyday use.
Words with a similar meaning
self-indulgentpleasure-seeking
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Words with an opposite meaning
asceticabstemious
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