Synonyms of hedonists

hedonists

noun

plural of hedonist

as in sensualists

a person whose life is devoted to luxury and sensual pleasures

he's a star chef and self-described hedonist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sensualists
• playboys
• sybarites
• Epicureans
• voluptuaries
• decadents
• debauchees
• libertines
• epicures
• gluttons
• Cyrenaics
• rakes
• gourmands
• roués
• bons vivants
• playgirls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ascetics
• killjoys
• spoilsports
• prudes
• wet blankets
• straight arrows
• fuddy-duddies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hedonists

At 25, Myriam and Eva’s lives are not that different from any other young European hedonists. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2026

All of the group’s hotels appeal to wellbeing-loving hedonists with a conscience—regular guests are predominantly female (around 60%). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026

The sequel strips Grace of what made her special and merely pays lip service to the first one’s worldview, representing the antagonists as generically incompetent hedonists. — Michael Ordoña, Houston Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026

These are unhappy hedonists, boozing and fornicating for lack of fulfillment. — Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026

This is his take on recovery rap — 12-step-core from an artist who was once one of hip-hop’s proudest hedonists. — Stephen Kearse, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025