HEDONISTIC Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

hedonistic

adjective

ˌhē-də-ˈni-stik

Definition of hedonistic

as in luxurious

given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires a hedonistic lifestyle a city known for its hedonistic nightlife

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Recent Examples of hedonistic 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 Johnson adds that Woodall’s Sal also represents Bourdain’s hedonistic side. — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 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 See All Example Sentences for hedonistic

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There is something debauched and luxurious about Durham’s photos, and not just because everyone in them is dressed as French aristocrats guzzling champagne and popping bon-bons.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
The train itself isn’t luxurious, but taking it gives you a front-row seat to witness the incredible feat of engineering required to load it onto special tracks on the ferry.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of luxurious

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Herno Fashion got a little more experimental — and sensual — at Herno for spring, with a range of shimmering and liquid-looking textures that conjured a sophisticated and glamorous feel.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
These sensual glimmers are no match for the antagonistic sociality of straight male relationships, which, in this novel, quickly convert sympathy or desire into rivalry and aggression.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of sensual

Adjective

Marbella is once again attracting a moneyed, glamorous crowd, with sybaritic beach clubs, fashion pop-ups, standout restaurants, and sprawling spas that promise head-to-toe pampering.

— Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
In its archetypal form, the seduction plot features a sybaritic aristocrat who attempts to debauch an upstanding daughter of the bourgeoisie.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

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