hedonism

noun/ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

Frequency rank: #18,833 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good in life.

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Example sentence

His lifestyle of hedonism led him to pursue pleasure above all else.

Synonyms & related words

  • indulgence
  • pleasure-seeking
  • self-indulgence
  • epicureanism

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