self-pleasing

Definition of self-pleasingnext

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Adjective
  • The photos capture the artist in his prime, from sensual solo poses to special moments with then-wife Mayte Garcia.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Ozon’s black-and-white version sticks closely to the story but dispenses with much of the narration to focus on the sensual streets of colonial Algeria.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • To that end, the writer-director, Chandler Levack, establishes an agreeably slapdash attitude of hedonistic adventure, one that’s often intentionally borderline cringe.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
  • For example, Cheek cites research that connects altruistic behavior and a sense of purpose with reduced inflammation, as opposed to hedonistic pursuits, which can worsen inflammation.
    Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The flakes were slow and voluptuous, and already the wraithlike branches outside the window were fattening with white.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Bombshell reporting by none other than the Daily Mail revealed that Bryon Noem harbors a voracious appetite for the voluptuous things in life.
    Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The gourmet scene is yet another aspect that makes Vienna a must-visit for sybaritic travelers.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Self-pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-pleasing. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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