he·don·ism (h d n- z  m)n. 1. Pursuit of or devotion to pleasure, especially to the pleasures of the senses. 2. Philosophy The ethical doctrine holding that only what is pleasant or has pleasant consequences is intrinsically good. 3. Psychology The doctrine holding that behavior is motivated by the desire for pleasure and the avoidance of pain. he don·ist n.he don·istic adj.he don·isti·cal·ly adv. |
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| Noun | 1. | hedonist - someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures sensualist - a person who enjoys sensuality |
hedonist
noun pleasure-seeker, epicurean, bon vivant (French), epicure, sensualist, voluptuary, sybarite the world's best-known bachelor and unabashed hedonist
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