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Definition of hedonistic

hedonistic

/ˌhiːdəˈnɪstɪk/
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Adverb:hedonistically
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1

Engaged in the pursuit of pleasure; sensually self-indulgent.

Example

"After working sixty hours a week for years, he took a break to enjoy a hedonistic vacation on the coast."

2

Relating to the ethical theory or philosophy that pleasure is the highest good and proper aim of human life.

Example

"The professor contrasted the strict duty of Stoicism with the hedonistic principles of the Cyrenaic school."

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• Rhymes for hedonistic

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hedging
hedonism
hedonist
hedonistic
hedonistically
hedychium
hedysarum

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Ancient Greek word 'hēdonē', meaning 'pleasure' or 'delight', which shares an Indo-European root with the English word 'sweet'.

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