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 of hedonistic

• luxurious
• sensual
• sybaritic

Examples of hedonistic in a Sentence

a hedonistic lifestyle

a city known for its hedonistic nightlife

Recent Examples on the Web

Against a backdrop of hedonistic parties, Bonfire Night chaos, the Hampshire Hunt Ball and a turbulent Christmas, affairs unravel, alliances fracture and rivalries intensify. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Kodeih and cinematography Tony Kopec immerse you in the hell and sometimes pleasurably hedonistic chaos of life in the city. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026

Danceteria looks back on happier, hedonistic times decades ago. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026

Take the paved footpath behind Zori past olive groves to reach the ACI Marina, its restaurants and the taxi boats that take you to Hvar Town and the notoriously hedonistic beach club, Carpe Diem, on the neighboring island of Marinkovac. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hedonistic

• agonistic
• altruistic
• animistic
• aphoristic
• atheistic
• atomistic
• cabalistic
• calvinistic
• chauvinistic
• dualistic
• egoistic
• egotistic