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hedonistically

hedonistically

7.8
In a way that seeks pleasure and personal comfort
  • adverb
  • /ˌhɛdəˈnɪstɪkli/
translation icon : hedonísticamente
  • The leading local Afro-Brazilian carnaval group, Olodum, and other entities perform on the same evening, drawing the more hedonistically inclined.

Examples

  • Straight men and women who become adulterous with others of their own or separate gender are simply acting out hedonistically without concern for their own basic moral codes; they are no more than illicit pleasure seekers.

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  • During the vacation, we planned to live hedonistically, enjoying every luxury and indulgence we could find.

  • In our society, we we live in in one of the most, if you wanted to be hedonistically oriented societies that's ever existed.

  • She approached her weekend getaway hedonistically, prioritizing relaxation and pampering without any guilt.

  • The party was designed to be hedonistically enjoyable, with endless food, drinks, and entertainment available for everyone.

Synonyms

decadently
vshedonistically
1 6.7

To act in a rich way and enjoy expensive things

focuses on seeking pleasure and personal indulgence rather than luxury
hedonically
vshedonistically
  • Specialized
8.5

In a way that gives pleasure

focuses on actively seeking pleasure and self indulgence
self-indulgently
vshedonistically
6.9

In a way that lets a person enjoy things even if it hurts them

focuses on actively seeking pleasure rather than passive allowance

Antonyms

ascetically
  • Formal
9.5

In a strict way that avoids comfort and luxury, often for religious reasons

How Pleasure-Focused

hedonistically
7.8
pleasurably
1 3.4
ascetically
  • Formal
9.5

Surface Forms

hedonistically positive

Morphology

hedonistically = hedonistic (transparent) = hedonist + ic + ally

Formed by standard derivation from hedonist -> hedonistic -> hedonistically; the adverbial meaning 'in a hedonistic way' is directly predictable.

Etymology

Hedonistically comes from the old Greek word hedone, which means 'pleasure' and is also the base of hedonism. So to act hedonistically is to do things for pleasure and enjoy yourself.