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hedonism

[/ˈhɛdənɪzəm/]
nounmasculinepl: hedonisms
hedonismo
1. The philosophical view that pleasure and happiness are the primary or most important intrinsic goods and the aim of human life
The philosopher criticized hedonism as a shallow approach to ethics.
O filósofo criticou o hedonismo como uma abordagem rasa da ética.
2. The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as a way of life
His lifestyle was characterized by hedonism and excess.
Seu estilo de vida era caracterizado pelo hedonismo e pelo excesso.
NYC Slang
livin' large, treat yo'self mentality
Synonyms
pleasure-seekingself-indulgenceepicureanismvoluptuousness
Antonyms
asceticismstoicismself-denialrestraint

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
hedonismo
Standard usage in academic and formal contexts
Portugal
hedonismo
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

live for pleasure
pursuit of happiness
eat, drink, and be merry
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