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hedonist

hedonist

4 8.1
A person who thinks physical pleasure is the most important part of life
  • noun
  • /ˈhɛdəˌnɪst/
translation icon : hedonista
  • You can be a hedonist and still reflect on why you want what you want.
  • an intellectual hedonist

Well, it's not the kind of pleasure that a out and out hedonist engages in.

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Examples

  • Not that it took much in the way of temptation for a hedonist such as he.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • A complete hedonist, but totally down to earth.

  • So you can cheat and party and live the life of a hedonist.

    Blog text (28)
  • Look at all these hedonists.

  • But the Epicureans are sort of seen as these like, pleasure loving hedonists, right?

  • At first glance, he has the proud glow of a hedonist who, in the war against time, has been the undisputed victor.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • I'm a foursquare hedonist myself, but I've always been intrigued by otherworldly types.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • As a true hedonist, she spent her weekends indulging in lavish dinners and spa treatments.

  • The hedonist believes that life should be filled with joy, excitement, and sensory pleasures.

  • Many consider him a hedonist for his love of gourmet food and travel to exotic locations.

Synonyms

Epicurean
vshedonist
  • Formal
1 7.9

A person who believes simple pleasures and a calm life are best

pursues pleasure broadly as life's top goal especially sensory enjoyment
sensualist
vshedonist
  • NSFW
1 7.6

A person who seeks pleasure from body sensations like touch or taste

views pleasure pursuit as life's main purpose rather than just sensory enjoyment
pleasure seeker
vshedonist
  • NSFW
1 3.9

A person who likes to do things that feel very good in their body

believes pursuit of pleasure is life's top purpose rather than mere motivation
indulger
vshedonist
5.9

A person who often gives themselves extra treats and comforts

holds that pursuing pleasure is the chief aim of life rather than occasional treats

Antonyms

3 8.7

A person who has strict control of wants and no luxuries

How Pleasure-Focused

indulger
5.9
hedonist
4 8.1
epicure
1 9.3
ascetic
3 8.7

Surface Forms

hedonist singular
hedonists plural

Morphology

hedonist = hedonism (transparent) = hedon + ist

The suffix '-ist' clearly denotes a person who practices or is concerned with something, in this case, hedonism.

Etymology

Hedonist comes from the Greek word hedone which means 'pleasure', and you can see the same root in the English word hedonism. A hedonist is therefore someone who makes pleasure the most important aim in life.