HEDONISM Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

hedonism

noun

ˈhē-də-ˌni-zəm

Definition of hedonism

as in sensuality

excessive pursuit of fleshly pleasures the hedonism of an island vacation

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Recent Examples of hedonism But what promises to be a night of hedonism quickly becomes something much more complicated, as Frankie and Taylor are forced to confront what has been left unsaid about their friendship and respective futures. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 Alli Logout of the punk band Special Interest and rising pop producer Margo XS join forces on a club record whose messy hedonism is matched only by its wicked sense of humor. — Cameron Cook, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026 Desirée can so often come off a bundle of cliches of actresses of a certain age, all narcissism, hedonism and irresponsibility. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Food and Beverage Wrapped in cascades of cherry blossom, The Orchard Room reimagines afternoon tea with unapologetic hedonism—affectionately dubbed InfiniTEA. — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hedonism

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Noun

The season’s softer palette and lightweight gauze, linen-silk and wool lace reflected a shift away from the more aggressive sensuality associated with the brand’s earlier work.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
But the sensuality vibing between Elinor and Ferrars between meetings both furtive and not offers at least one romantic pairing to root for.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of sensuality

Noun

In his latest romp, corporate greed, lovable cows and hideous monsters converge in Richland, Ohio.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
But he was plagued by guilt over his ancestor’s role in the trials, and felt compelled to explore themes of human character, greed, and social decay through his work.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of greed

Noun

The rich textures and thick ambiance of The Eyes of Others are pure high modernist 1960s Italian cinema, but De Sica unfurls the film’s winding intrigues with a contemporary sense of suspense, carnality, and visual boldness.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
But as Maud's God begins to talk back, and her desperate pleas for divine intervention send her into fits of orgasmic fervor and desperate carnality, Glass hints at the depths of mania powering the nurse's dedication.

— Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025

Definition of carnality

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