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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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
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
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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
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“Hedonistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hedonistic. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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