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- Dictionaryhedonistic/ˌhiːdəˈnɪstɪk/
adjective
- 1. engaged in the pursuit of pleasure; sensually self-indulgent: "a hedonistic existence of booze, drugs, and parties"
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living and behaving in ways that mean you have as much pleasure as possible, according to the belief that the most important thing in life is to enjoy yourself: Had Raphael been alive today, his hedonistic lifestyle would have generated as many headlines as his outstanding art.
Learn the meaning of hedonistic, an adjective that describes someone or something devoted to the pursuit of pleasure. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.
The term originates in ethical philosophy, where axiological or value hedonism is the claim that pleasure is the sole form of intrinsic value, [3][4][5] while normative or ethical hedonism claims that pursuing pleasure and avoiding pain for oneself or others are the ultimate expressions of ethical good. [1]
A hedonistic person is committed to seeking sensual pleasure — the type of guy you might find in a massage parlor or at an all-you-can-eat buffet. This term — along with the related words hedonist and hedonistic — is derived from the Greek word hedone, "pleasure."
Hedonistic means devoted to pleasure, especially to the pleasures of the senses. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of this word, as well as related terms and expressions.
Definition of hedonistic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for HEDONISTIC: luxurious, sensual, sybaritic, overindulgent, indulgent, decadent, self-indulgent, greedy; Antonyms of HEDONISTIC: sober, continent, temperate, abstemious, abstinent, ascetic, austere, self-denying
