Definition of hedonisticnext

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedonistic
Adjective
  • This ban never affected the Mozzi family, though, who’ve owned their luxurious ancestral villa in Lombardy for centuries.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Or a most luxurious Air Force One with all the latest security features.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Taking all of that and then distilling it in a way that was still beautiful and also sensual was really something that was discussed a lot.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The atmosphere is humid—not just sensual but erotic—and Stein is often close enough to touch.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
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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“Hedonistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedonistic. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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