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- [heed-n-iz-uh m]
- /ˈhid nˌɪz əm/
- /ˈhed.ən.ɪ.zəm/
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- [heed-n-iz-uh m]
- /ˈhid nˌɪz əm/
Definitions of hedonism word
- noun hedonism the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the highest good. 1
- noun hedonism devotion to pleasure as a way of life: The later Roman emperors were notorious for their hedonism. 1
- noun hedonism The pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence. 1
- noun hedonism pursuit of sensual pleasure 1
- uncountable noun hedonism Hedonism is the belief that gaining pleasure is the most important thing in life. 0
- noun hedonism the doctrine that moral value can be defined in terms of pleasure 0
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Origin of hedonism
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < Greek hēdon(ḗ) pleasure + -ism
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Parts of speech for Hedonism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hedonism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hedonism
noun hedonism
- indulgence — the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
- debauchery — You use debauchery to refer to the drinking of alcohol or to sexual activity if you disapprove of it or regard it as excessive.
- gratification — the state of being gratified; great satisfaction.
- pleasure — the state or feeling of being pleased.
- sensualism — subjection to sensual appetites; sensuality.
Antonyms for hedonism
noun hedonism
- dissatisfaction — the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.
- sorrow — distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.
- unhappiness — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
- asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
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