HEDONISM Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

hedonism

noun

ˈhē-də-ˌni-zəm

Definition of hedonism

as in sensuality

excessive pursuit of fleshly pleasures the hedonism of an island vacation

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Recent Examples of hedonism Alli Logout of the punk band Special Interest and rising pop producer Margo XS join forces on a club record whose messy hedonism is matched only by its wicked sense of humor. — Cameron Cook, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026 Desirée can so often come off a bundle of cliches of actresses of a certain age, all narcissism, hedonism and irresponsibility. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Food and Beverage Wrapped in cascades of cherry blossom, The Orchard Room reimagines afternoon tea with unapologetic hedonism—affectionately dubbed InfiniTEA. — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Such hedonism won’t fly in 2026, industry analysts told CNN. — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hedonism

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Noun

The styles embody Frisoni’s signature design philosophy which captures the tension between sensuality and ease.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
But the sensuality vibing between Elinor and Ferrars between meetings both furtive and not offers at least one romantic pairing to root for.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of sensuality

Noun

When a quarrel over an inheritance revives old hostilities, their relationship comes under pressure from greed and treachery in a conflict not of their making.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
The lawsuits, in his eyes, are simply cases of personal misfortune and landlord greed.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of greed

Noun

The rich textures and thick ambiance of The Eyes of Others are pure high modernist 1960s Italian cinema, but De Sica unfurls the film’s winding intrigues with a contemporary sense of suspense, carnality, and visual boldness.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
But as Maud's God begins to talk back, and her desperate pleas for divine intervention send her into fits of orgasmic fervor and desperate carnality, Glass hints at the depths of mania powering the nurse's dedication.

— Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025

Definition of carnality

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