hedonism — the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- After winning the lottery, Jake's sudden hedonism included buying a yacht and throwing parties every night.
- The philosophy professor criticized modern society's hedonism and materialism.
- His weekend hedonism of sleeping until noon and eating ice cream for breakfast worried his health-conscious roommate.
hedonism
NOUN[/ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/]
the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence
At the rooftop party, he chased pure hedonism — champagne, laughter, and zero regrets.
Through hedonism's prism, ignore all criticism!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'hedone' meaning pleasure, combined with the suffix '-ism' denoting a doctrine or practice. The term was coined in English to describe the philosophical pursuit of pleasure as the highest good.
Breakdown
hedone (Greek: pleasure) + -ism (doctrine/practice) = hedonism
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After winning the lottery, Jake's sudden hedonism included buying a yacht and throwing parties every night.”
“The philosophy professor criticized modern society's hedonism and materialism.”
“His weekend hedonism of sleeping until noon and eating ice cream for breakfast worried his health-conscious roommate.”
“Ancient Greek philosophers debated whether hedonism or virtue was the path to true happiness.”
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