hedonism in Greek
hedonism in Greek is ηδονισμός — hedonism means the pursuit of pleasure and enjoyment as the main aim of life, often with little regard for restraint or consequences.
hedonism in Greek
ηδονισμός
Pronounced: idonismos
(ethics, uncountable) The philosophical belief that happiness, particularly sensual pleasure, is the highest good in life.
What does "hedonism" mean?
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noun The pursuit of pleasure and enjoyment as the main aim of life, often with little regard for restraint or consequences.
"The resort sold a weekend of pure hedonism: no clocks, no plans, no rules."
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noun In philosophy, the doctrine that pleasure is the highest good and that actions are right in so far as they produce it.
"Utilitarian thinkers built on a form of hedonism in which the greatest pleasure for the greatest number defines the good."
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hedonism in a sentence
- The resort sold a weekend of pure hedonism: no clocks, no plans, no rules.
- Critics accused the band of drifting from protest into hedonism.
- Utilitarian thinkers built on a form of hedonism in which the greatest pleasure for the greatest number defines the good.
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What is "hedonism" in Greek?
"hedonism" in Greek is ηδονισμός. hedonism means: The pursuit of pleasure and enjoyment as the main aim of life, often with little regard for restraint or consequences.
How do you pronounce ηδονισμός?
"hedonism" in Greek is ηδονισμός, pronounced "idonismos".
How do you use "hedonism" in a sentence?
Example: "The resort sold a weekend of pure hedonism: no clocks, no plans, no rules." In Greek, "hedonism" is ηδονισμός.
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