Hedonist (Noun)
Meaning
Someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The wealthy young man was known for his lavish parties, openly embracing his life as a hedonist.
- My friend is a self-proclaimed hedonist, always looking for the next great culinary experience.
- The hedonist tendencies of the rockstar led to a turbulent and scandalous public life.
- After breaking up with her boyfriend, she decided to take a hedonist approach to her newfound freedom.
- The philosopher argued that being a hedonist was a natural part of human nature, but that it needed to be balanced with reason.