Hedonism (noun)

The belief that pleasure is the most important goal in life.

Origin:

The word "hedonism" was first recorded in english in the late 16th century, it comes from the greek word "hēdonē" meaning pleasure, and the suffix -ism.

Examples:

1. He adopted a hedonistic lifestyle, focusing on pleasure and self-indulgence.
2. The philosophy of hedonism holds that pleasure is the ultimate goal of human existence.
3. Her hedonism was on full display as she spent her days lounging on the beach and partying at night.
4. Critics of hedonism argue that it leads to a shallow and unfulfilling life.
5. The hedonism of the Roaring Twenties was a stark contrast to the austerity of the Great Depression that followed.