hedonism

Meaning

1. (uncountable, usually) The philosophical belief that happiness, particularly sensual pleasure, is the highest good in life.
2. (countable, usually) A general devotion to the pursuit of pleasure.

Synonyms

sensualism

epicureanism

lust

sensualist

Translations

hédonisme

Hedonismus

edonismo

hedonismo

hedonismo

hedonisme

hazcılık

hedonizm

hedonisme

genotzucht

hedonîzm

zewqyarî

Lebenskunst

Hedonik

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhɛdənɪzəm/

Etymology

First attested 1856: from Ancient Greek ἡδονή (hēdonḗ, “pleasure”) + -ism.