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hedonistically

/ˌhiː.dəˈnɪs.tɪ.kli/
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Adjective:hedonistic
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• adverb

1

In a manner devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence.

Example

"During their vacation on the coast, they lived hedonistically, dining at lavish restaurants and sleeping until noon every day."

2

With respect to the philosophical or psychological theory of hedonism, which holds that pleasure is the highest good or primary human motivation.

Example

"The philosopher argued that human beings are hedonistically motivated to seek reward and avoid pain."

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