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noun

hedonist

someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures

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Six example sentences with hedonist, each labelled with its topic.

  • Epicurus is misread as a hedonist chasing feasts, though he actually recommended bread, water, and quiet friendship.

    Philosophy

  • A confessed hedonist, he ordered the twelve course tasting menu and asked the kitchen for extra butter.

    Cooking

  • The painter lived as a hedonist among silk cushions, ripe figs, and afternoon concerts in his garden.

    Art

  • Wilde's Dorian Gray is a hedonist who chases every pleasure the city offers while his portrait keeps the score.

    Literature

  • A self-described hedonist, she plans every trip around hot springs, long lunches, and hotels with the softest sheets.

    Travel

  • The comedy follows a hedonist who spends his inheritance on yachts and pastry before learning to enjoy a quiet garden.

    Movies

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