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hedonistically

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌhɛdəˈnɪstɪkli/

KK: /hɛdəˈnɪstɪkli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that seeks pleasure and enjoyment as the main goal in life.


Example

She lived hedonistically, always pursuing the next thrill or pleasure.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about living life more hedonistically?
Sloth B
I guess I haven’t really considered it, but it sounds interesting.
Sloth A
It could be fun to enjoy experiences without worrying too much.
Sloth B
True, sometimes you just need to embrace life and indulge a little.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pleasurably
sensually
enjoyably
Antonyms
painfully
unpleasantly
ascetically
Root Explanation

Hedonistically → It is formed from "hedonism" (from Greek "hedonē", meaning pleasure) and the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "hedonistically" refers to acting in a manner that is related to the pursuit of pleasure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pleasure' ('hedonē') and remember that 'hedonistically' means acting in a way that seeks pleasure.

Visually Confused Words
theistically
monistically
holistically
egoistically
eudaemonistically
hellenistically
harmonistically
heuristically
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