Definition of Hedonism

1. Noun. The pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle.

Generic synonyms: Ethical Motive, Ethics, Morality, Morals
Derivative terms: Hedonic, Hedonist, Hedonistic

2. Noun. An ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good.
Generic synonyms: Ethics, Moral Philosophy
Derivative terms: Hedonic, Hedonist, Hedonistic

Definition of Hedonism

1. n. The doctrine of the Hedonic sect.

Definition of Hedonism

1. Noun. (ethics) The belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good in life. Some hedonists, such as the Epicureans, have insisted that pleasure of the entire mind, not just pleasure of the senses, is the highest good. ¹

2. Noun. A general devotion to the pursuit of pleasure. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hedonism

1. the pursuit of pleasure [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hedonism

hedgiest
hedging
hedging one's bets
hedgingly
hedgings
hedgy
hediondilla
hedleyite
hedon
hedonal
hedonic
hedonic calculus
hedonic damages
hedonically
hedonics
hedonism (current term)
hedonisms
hedonist
hedonistic
hedonistic calculus
hedonistically
hedonists
hedonophobia
hedrocele
heds
hedylid
hedylids
hedyphane
hee
hee-haw

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