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Definition of hedonist

hedonist

/ˈhiː.də.nɪst/
he · don · ist
Adverb:hedonistically
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Plural:hedonists
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Adjective:hedonistic
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hedonist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person devoted to the pursuit of sensual pleasure and self-indulgence as a way of life.

Example

"As a self-proclaimed hedonist, he spent his summers lounging on Mediterranean yachts and dining at the finest restaurants."

2

An adherent of the philosophical doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the highest good and the proper aim of human conduct.

Example

"In classical ethics, an ethical hedonist argues that all moral obligations ultimately derive from maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from the Ancient Greek 'hēdonē' (pleasure, delight), sharing an Indo-European root with the English word 'sweet', combined with the agent suffix '-ist'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hedonist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hedonist
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