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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Examples of hedonistic in a Sentence
a hedonistic lifestyle
a city known for its hedonistic nightlife
Recent Examples on the Web
Tennant always brought his own intellection to Disco’s throbbing hedonism yet was hedonistic nonetheless, perfecting a musical idiom that his forerunner Noel Coward was too early to enjoy.
—Armond White, National Review, 10 May 2024
Michelangelo Antonioni's vivid snapshot of Swinging London revolves around a familiar figure of that hedonistic era: the hotshot fashion photographer.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 7 May 2024
The Holiday of my opening quote—apprentice Billie, hedonistic Billie, carefree Billie—tends to be overshadowed.
—Nick Bowlin, Harper's Magazine, 24 Mar. 2024
This was the hedonistic party-centric environment that incubated L.A.’s first major female rappers, J.J. Fad.
—Liz Sanchez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
In the City of London, at least, toxic culture is still thriving—and Copper’s hedonistic soirée is only the most recent evidence.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 2 Apr. 2024
That process began long before Renaissance was set for release, but the hedonistic release that the dance music opus was more urgently needed in the aftermath of the pandemic.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2024
All that — plus a glimpse into the hedonistic lifestyle associated with them and their L.A. rock peers during that time — collided in court during the trial’s fourth day.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2024
This is what a hedonistic, no accountability, everything-goes culture gets you.
— Rhonda Mary (@iamrhondamary) February 21, 2024
Memphis police have discouraged people from downloading or sharing the images, and said the investigation is ongoing.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2024
Armond White, National Review, 10 May 2024
Michelangelo Antonioni's vivid snapshot of Swinging London revolves around a familiar figure of that hedonistic era: the hotshot fashion photographer.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 7 May 2024
The Holiday of my opening quote—apprentice Billie, hedonistic Billie, carefree Billie—tends to be overshadowed.
—Nick Bowlin, Harper's Magazine, 24 Mar. 2024
This was the hedonistic party-centric environment that incubated L.A.’s first major female rappers, J.J. Fad.
—Liz Sanchez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
In the City of London, at least, toxic culture is still thriving—and Copper’s hedonistic soirée is only the most recent evidence.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 2 Apr. 2024
That process began long before Renaissance was set for release, but the hedonistic release that the dance music opus was more urgently needed in the aftermath of the pandemic.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2024
All that — plus a glimpse into the hedonistic lifestyle associated with them and their L.A. rock peers during that time — collided in court during the trial’s fourth day.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2024
This is what a hedonistic, no accountability, everything-goes culture gets you.
— Rhonda Mary (@iamrhondamary) February 21, 2024
Memphis police have discouraged people from downloading or sharing the images, and said the investigation is ongoing.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Hedonistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hedonistic. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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