| 单词 | hedonistic |
| 释义 | hedonistic (once / 39663 pages) adj A hedonistic person is committed to seeking sensual pleasure — the type of guy you might find in a massage parlor or at an all-you-can-eat buffet. This term — along with the related words hedonist and hedonistic — is derived from the Greek word hedone, "pleasure." The Cyreniacs taught that physical gratification is superior to the mental satisfaction offered by anticipation and remembrance. That's why hedonistic folks revel in pleasure, and demand it in the present tense. WORD FAMILYhedonistic: hedonistically+/hedonism: hedonist, hedonistic/hedonist: hedonists USAGE EXAMPLESThe Sanctuary is a good balance between hedonistic and healthy. The Guardian(Dec 26, 2016) They also embraced the hedonistic rock lifestyle with gusto. BBC(Dec 24, 2016) He starts in Greece, where a hedonistic night life coexists alongside a refugee crisis. New York Times(Dec 12, 2016) adj devoted to pleasure lives of unending hedonistic delight Syn epicurean, hedonic indulgent characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone |
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