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
David KirkpatrickThis tiny European island will give you a taste of the fabled hedonistic decadence of the Roman Empire.—Lauren Malaika Cooper
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a hedonistic lifestyle
a city known for its hedonistic nightlife
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
In recent decades, Vang Vieng had earned a notorious reputation as a hedonistic party center where travelers could easily access cheap alcohol and illicit drugs.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Since the camera crew started following her around, Nadja has reined in her hedonistic tendencies; the vampires haven’t hosted their annual orgy since season one, at least not on-camera.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
Both are hedonistic morons of the first order; Caracalla is further diminished by the syphilis that has reached his brain.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Hedonistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hedonistic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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