hedonistic
/ˌhɛdəˈnɪstɪk/ /ˌhiːdəˈnɪstɪk
/adjective
Engaged in the pursuit of pleasure; sensually self-indulgent: a hedonistic existence of booze, drugs, and parties...
- Yet they help put the hedonistic excesses of the decade into proper perspective.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- It you like wines that hedonistically suggest chocolate and vanilla flavors, you'll love this thick, satisfying wine.
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