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Exam: IELTS

hedonism

IPA: /ˈhɛdəˌnɪzəm/

KK: /ˈhɛdənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or philosophy that pleasure or happiness is the most important thing in life, and that people should seek to enjoy life as much as possible.

Example: Many people believe that hedonism leads to a more fulfilling life by prioritizing personal happiness.

hedonistic

IPA: /ˌhɛdəˈnɪstɪk/

KK: /hɛdəˈnɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Focused on seeking pleasure and enjoyment in life.

Example: His hedonistic lifestyle often led him to extravagant parties and indulgent experiences.

hedonistically

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.

heed

IPA: /hiːd/

KK: /hid/

intransitive verb

Definition: To pay attention to something or to take notice of it.

Example: You should heed the warnings about the storm.

noun

Definition: Close attention or careful consideration given to something.

Example: He paid no heed to the warnings about the storm.

heedful

IPA: /ˈhiːd.fəl/

KK: /hid-fəl/

adjective

Definition: Being careful and attentive to something; showing awareness and consideration.

Example: She was heedful of the advice given by her mentor.

heedfully

IPA: /ˈhiːd.fəl.i/

KK: /hid-fəl-ē/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows careful attention or consideration.

Example: She listened heedfully to the instructions before starting the project.

heedfulness

IPA: /ˈhiːd.fəl.nəs/

KK: /hid-fəl-nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being careful and paying attention to something important.

Example: Her heedfulness in planning the event ensured that everything went smoothly.

heedless

IPA: /ˈhiːdləs/

KK: /ˈhidləs/

adjective

Definition: Not paying attention or being careless about something.

Example: He was heedless of the warning signs on the road.

heedlessly

IPA: /ˈhiːd.ləs.li/

KK: /ˈhidlɪsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of care or attention to something important.

Example: He drove heedlessly through the busy streets, ignoring the traffic signals.

heedlessness

IPA: /ˈhiːdləsnəs/

KK: /ˈhidləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of not paying attention or being careless about something important.

Example: His heedlessness led to several mistakes in the project.

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