hedonism

/ˈhidəˌnɪzəm/
noun
  1. The belief that pleasure or happiness is the most important thing in life.
    • Some people criticize modern hedonism for encouraging selfish behavior.
    • The ancient Greek school of hedonism taught that pleasure is the highest good.
    • His hedonism led him to spend all his money on parties and luxury goods.
  2. A way of life that focuses on seeking pleasure and avoiding pain.
    • The movie portrays the hedonism of the rich and famous in the 1920s.
    • He rejected hedonism and chose a simple, disciplined life.
    • After years of hard work, she embraced a period of hedonism on a tropical island.
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