HEDONISTIC Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

hedonistic

adjective

ˌhē-də-ˈni-stik

Definition of hedonistic

as in luxurious

given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires a hedonistic lifestyle a city known for its hedonistic nightlife

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Recent Examples of hedonistic Danceteria looks back on happier, hedonistic times decades ago. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026 Take the paved footpath behind Zori past olive groves to reach the ACI Marina, its restaurants and the taxi boats that take you to Hvar Town and the notoriously hedonistic beach club, Carpe Diem, on the neighboring island of Marinkovac. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 Johnson adds that Woodall’s Sal also represents Bourdain’s hedonistic side. — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026 Among the concrete, steel, and other severe materials, these rich hues perfectly capture the hedonistic spirit of this Brutalist villa. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hedonistic

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After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
The result was a journey that allowed the guests to experience some of the planet’s last truly wild places in a way that felt adventurous, luxurious, and safe.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of luxurious

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Unlike many other leftists, who saw the Nazis as mere puppets of capitalism, Seghers understood the raw, sensual appeal of the Fascist message.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Vanilla Bouclé offers a similar sensual scent experience, this time leaning more into the sweetness of gourmands and woody notes like white almond, coconut milk, sandalwood and chamomile.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of sensual

Adjective

Today, a number of wellness services have tuned into the island's rugged and sybaritic sides.

— Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Marbella is once again attracting a moneyed, glamorous crowd, with sybaritic beach clubs, fashion pop-ups, standout restaurants, and sprawling spas that promise head-to-toe pampering.

— Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

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