Hedonist
noun
A person who seeks pleasure as the main goal in life.
He lived his life as a true hedonist, enjoying every moment to the fullest.
Often appears as...
- self-confessed hedonist
- devoted hedonist
noun
A person who seeks pleasure as the main goal in life.
He lived his life as a true hedonist, enjoying every moment to the fullest.
Often appears as...
- self-confessed hedonist
- devoted hedonist
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context Usage
Used to describe behavior focused on enjoying life rather than achieving long-term goals.
Although she was a hedonist, she managed to save some money for the future.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
It's a neutral term, but can imply disapproval if context suggests excess or neglect of responsibilities.
People often saw him as a hedonist because he spent all his time traveling for pleasure.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Implications
Sometimes carries a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of moral or social values.
As a hedonist, Mark didn't volunteer because he felt it wouldn't bring him personal joy.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Usage
Used to describe behavior focused on enjoying life rather than achieving long-term goals.
Although she was a hedonist, she managed to save some money for the future.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
It's a neutral term, but can imply disapproval if context suggests excess or neglect of responsibilities.
People often saw him as a hedonist because he spent all his time traveling for pleasure.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Implications
Sometimes carries a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of moral or social values.
As a hedonist, Mark didn't volunteer because he felt it wouldn't bring him personal joy.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Usage
Used to describe behavior focused on enjoying life rather than achieving long-term goals.
Although she was a hedonist, she managed to save some money for the future.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
It's a neutral term, but can imply disapproval if context suggests excess or neglect of responsibilities.
People often saw him as a hedonist because he spent all his time traveling for pleasure.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Implications
Sometimes carries a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of moral or social values.
As a hedonist, Mark didn't volunteer because he felt it wouldn't bring him personal joy.
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Quote examples
Mindy Kaling
American Actress
I fall into that nebulous, quote-unquote, normal American woman size that legions of fashion stylists detest. For the record, I'm a size 8 - this week, anyway. Many stylists hate that size because I think to them, it shows that I lack the discipline to be an ascetic; or the confident, sassy abandon to be a total fatty hedonist.
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Carrie Fisher
American Actress
My father was a joyous, joyous spirit, he really was. He was a hedonist, that was just - he enjoyed life, thrust up to the elbows with it. He was a terrible father. I don't know that he was parented that well.
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Grace Slick
American Musician
I am not strict vegan, because I'm a hedonist pig. If I see a big chocolate cake that is made with eggs, I'll have it.
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Ethel Merman
American Musician
Cole Porter had a worldwide reputation as a sophisticate and hedonist.
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Chris Farley
American Comedian
I can't help it. I want to be a good Catholic, but I'm a hedonist.
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Robin Wright
American Actress
I'm a hedonist when it comes to culinary delights.
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Jason Bateman
American Actor
As disciplined as I am, I'm also a huge hedonist.
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Michael Dirda
American Critic
I'm nothing if not a literary hedonist.
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Tommy Lee Jones
American Actor
I'm a hedonist.
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Mindy Kaling
American Actress
I fall into that nebulous, quote-unquote, normal American woman size that legions of fashion stylists detest. For the record, I'm a size 8 - this week, anyway. Many stylists hate that size because I think to them, it shows that I lack the discipline to be an ascetic; or the confident, sassy abandon to be a total fatty hedonist.
Quote examples
Carrie Fisher
American Actress
My father was a joyous, joyous spirit, he really was. He was a hedonist, that was just - he enjoyed life, thrust up to the elbows with it. He was a terrible father. I don't know that he was parented that well.
Quote examples
Grace Slick
American Musician
I am not strict vegan, because I'm a hedonist pig. If I see a big chocolate cake that is made with eggs, I'll have it.
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Ethel Merman
American Musician
Cole Porter had a worldwide reputation as a sophisticate and hedonist.
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Chris Farley
American Comedian
I can't help it. I want to be a good Catholic, but I'm a hedonist.
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Robin Wright
American Actress
I'm a hedonist when it comes to culinary delights.
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Jason Bateman
American Actor
As disciplined as I am, I'm also a huge hedonist.
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Michael Dirda
American Critic
I'm nothing if not a literary hedonist.
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Tommy Lee Jones
American Actor
I'm a hedonist.
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