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

The concept survived the hedonistic ’80s, the grimy ’90s, and the low-rise aughts only to reemerge in the social media age with a new name and a more sinister purpose. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 14 July 2026

Among the concrete, steel, and other severe materials, these rich hues perfectly capture the hedonistic spirit of this Brutalist villa. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

What to do nearby Marrakech—one of the most dynamic, colorful, historic, lively, and hedonistic cities in Morocco—is five minutes away, and within walking distance. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

After learning of an evil rock promoter’s plan to use heavy metal to keep society sedated in a cycle of hedonistic pleasure, a stylish metallic alien arrives on Earth to save humanity and rock out! — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 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