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单词 Cyrenaics
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Cyrenaic

noun

Cy·​re·​na·​ic ˌsir-ə-ˈnā-ik How to pronounce Cyrenaic (audio)
ˌsī-rə-
: an adherent of the doctrine that pleasure is the chief end of life
Cyrenaic adjective
Cyrenaicism
ˌsir-ə-ˈnā-ə-ˌsi-zəm How to pronounce Cyrenaic (audio)
ˌsī-rə-
noun

Word History

Etymology

Latin cyrenaicus, from Greek kyrēnaikos, from Kyrēnē Cyrene, Africa, home of Aristippus, author of the doctrine

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

Cyrenaics

noun

plural of Cyrenaic
as in Epicureans

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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