hedonism

noun
UK: /ˈhedənɪzəm/
US: /ˈhiːdənɪzəm/

  1. The belief that pleasure is the most important thing in life.

    1. His hedonism led him to only seek fun and avoid responsibilities.
    2. Some people criticize the pursuit of extreme hedonism, arguing it lacks deeper meaning.

  2. Behavior based on the belief that pleasure is the most important thing.

    1. The party was a display of pure hedonism, with music and dancing.
    2. She abandoned her studies and embraced a life of hedonism, traveling to exotic places.

Synonyms

self-indulgence debauchery sensualism
hedonism adjective

  1. Relating to or characterized by hedonism.

    1. The hedonistic lifestyle appealed to those seeking instant gratification.
    2. Critics condemned the film's hedonistic portrayal of wealth and excess.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hedonism" in English means: The belief that pleasure is the most important thing in life., Behavior based on the belief that pleasure is the most important thing..

The phonetic transcription of "hedonism" is /ˈhedənɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈhiːdənɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hedonism": self-indulgence, debauchery, sensualism.

Example usage of "hedonism": "His hedonism led him to only seek fun and avoid responsibilities.". More examples on the page.