hedonism
/ˈhidəˌnɪzəm/
noun
- 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.
- 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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