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单词 hedonistic
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Definition of hedonistic in English:

hedonistic

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

    a hedonistic existence of booze, drugs, and parties
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Yet they help put the hedonistic excesses of the decade into proper perspective.
    • The sinful, hedonistic realm of pop music may seem a million miles away from the austere, forbidding world of Christian fundamentalism.
    • I got to the door, got the cursory glance up and down, and was admitted to the hedonistic multi-level entertainment palace that is the Shed.
    • He will lead a hedonistic life of unrestricted sense enjoyment, lording over everything and everyone.
    • And if you get tired of all that festival stuff, we bring you a guide to Edinburgh that will point you in the direction of more hedonistic pursuits.
    Synonyms
    self-indulgent, indulgent, pleasure-seeking, pleasure-loving, sybaritic, lotus-eating, epicurean
    luxurious, unrestrained, intemperate, immoderate, overindulgent, excessive, extravagant, fast-living
    sensual, voluptuous, decadent

Derivatives

  • hedonistically

  • adverb
    • The best part was undoubtedly the sirloin steak with fresh grated horseradish and parsley butter; pink, juicy, hedonistically tender, with an intoxicating scent and flavour.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • But the underlying issue here is about a woman who once allegedly described herself as a ‘virgin politician’, etching out characters who fall passionately and hedonistically in love.
      • We'll become more focused on desires and gratification, more hedonistically focused on material things.
      • It you like wines that hedonistically suggest chocolate and vanilla flavors, you'll love this thick, satisfying wine.
 
 

Definition of hedonistic in US English:

hedonistic

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

    a hedonistic existence of drink, drugs, and parties
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He will lead a hedonistic life of unrestricted sense enjoyment, lording over everything and everyone.
    • I got to the door, got the cursory glance up and down, and was admitted to the hedonistic multi-level entertainment palace that is the Shed.
    • The sinful, hedonistic realm of pop music may seem a million miles away from the austere, forbidding world of Christian fundamentalism.
    • Yet they help put the hedonistic excesses of the decade into proper perspective.
    • And if you get tired of all that festival stuff, we bring you a guide to Edinburgh that will point you in the direction of more hedonistic pursuits.
    Synonyms
    self-indulgent, indulgent, pleasure-seeking, pleasure-loving, sybaritic, lotus-eating, epicurean
 
 
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