hedonism
noun/ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #18,833 most common English word
Meaning
the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good in life.
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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