Hedonist
(noun)
A person who believes that pleasure is the most important goal in life.
Origin:
The word "hedonist" was first recorded in english in the late 16th century, it comes from the greek word "hēdonē" meaning pleasure, and the suffix -ist.
Examples:
- He was a hedonist who believed that the pursuit of pleasure was the only thing that mattered in life.
- The hedonist lived for the next party and the next thrill.
- As a hedonist, she believed that the goal of life was to experience as much pleasure as possible.
- Critics of hedonism argue that it leads to a shallow and unfulfilling life, and hedonists are seen as self-indulgent and lacking in discipline.
- The hedonist's idea of the good life was to indulge in fine food, wine, and other luxuries.