hedonistic
adjective
he·do·nis·tic
ˌhē-də-ˈni-stik 
: devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : of, relating to, or characterized by hedonism
a hedonistic lifestyle
a city known for its wild, hedonistic nightlife
The unabashedly hedonistic Allen pursued the good life for two or three years after leaving Microsoft.—
David Kirkpatrick
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a hedonistic lifestyle
a city known for its hedonistic nightlife
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During a hedonistic, and ultimately tragic weekend in Capri, a mystery man in a helicopter keeps inviting her for a clandestine rendezvous.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2025
The hotel, which occupied a former rural farmhouse, quickly became a hedonistic haven for celebrities and musicians.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
Even their belongings can sometimes fall under the umbrella of importance, as these tactile, material, and somewhat hedonistic people love to feel solid—especially financially.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025
High-net-worth foreigners are moving in, rents are rising, and private members’ clubs are opening their doors, rekindling the spirit of the city’s hedonistic heyday in the 1980s, when Elio Fiorucci rubbed shoulders with Giorgio Armani.
—Elena Clavarino, airmail.news, 18 Jan. 2025
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2025
The hotel, which occupied a former rural farmhouse, quickly became a hedonistic haven for celebrities and musicians.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
Even their belongings can sometimes fall under the umbrella of importance, as these tactile, material, and somewhat hedonistic people love to feel solid—especially financially.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025
High-net-worth foreigners are moving in, rents are rising, and private members’ clubs are opening their doors, rekindling the spirit of the city’s hedonistic heyday in the 1980s, when Elio Fiorucci rubbed shoulders with Giorgio Armani.
—Elena Clavarino, airmail.news, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Hedonistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hedonistic. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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