hedonistic

adjective

he·​do·​nis·​tic ˌhē-də-ˈni-stik 

: devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : of, relating to, or characterized by hedonism

a hedonistic lifestyle

a city known for its wild, hedonistic nightlife

The unabashedly hedonistic Allen pursued the good life for two or three years after leaving Microsoft.

—David Kirkpatrick

This tiny European island will give you a taste of the fabled hedonistic decadence of the Roman Empire.

—Lauren Malaika Cooper

hedonistically

ˌhē-də-ˈni-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

living hedonistically

Synonyms

• decadent
• indulgent
• luxurious
• overindulgent
• self-indulgent
• sybaritic

Examples of hedonistic in a Sentence

a hedonistic lifestyle

a city known for its hedonistic nightlife

Recent Examples on the Web

Ani attempts to hustle her way out of the working class, while Ivan sees America as a hedonistic paradise, an escape from the responsibilities and expectations of life in Russia. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024

British groups like Pet Shop Boys, Visage, Bronski Beat, and Soft Cell were all part of the backbone of the hedonistic ’80s, pioneering the dramatic pairing of synthesizers with dance floor rhythms. —Juan Velasquez, Them, 11 Oct. 2024

At times, Jupiter in Taurus can be super indulgent and extremely hedonistic since venturing into life’s little pleasures can be scintillating. —Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024

Decadent dishes, dancing on tables, bottle-popping presentations and sounds by the hottest DJs combine for a hedonistic daytime party. —Rob Reed, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above