Hedonistic (adjective)

Relating to or advocating the pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest good.

Origin:

From hedonism, from greek hēdonē 'pleasure', from hēdein 'to take pleasure in'. ultimately from the same indo-european root as heed.

Examples:

  1. The hedonistic lifestyle was full of excess and luxury.
  2. The hedonistic culture valued pleasure above all else.
  3. The hedonistic philosophy argued that pleasure was the ultimate goal of human existence.
  4. The hedonistic festival was a celebration of food, drink, and sensual delights.
  5. The hedonistic individual lived for the moment, seeking pleasure in every aspect of life.
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