hedonist

/ˈhedənɪst/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhedənɪst/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhē-də-nist/ (ame, mw)

hedonist — noun

  • hedonistsingular
  • hedonistsplural

1. a person who makes having enjoyable experiences and satisfying their own desires

1.名詞B2
釋義

a person who makes having enjoyable experiences and satisfying their own desires the main goal of their life, often without concern for other people or their own long-term wellbeing

例句

After college, Hugo became a hedonist who spent all his money on food and parties.

hedonist who spends on pleasures

The club was full of young hedonists dancing and drinking until sunrise.

同義詞
  • pleasure-seeker

    more general and less philosophical; anyone who actively looks for fun rather than making it a belief system

  • epicure

    specifically someone who enjoys fine food and drink; narrower and more refined, less about general pleasure-seeking

  • sybarite

    literary term for someone devoted to luxury and sensual pleasure; rarer and more formal

  • sensualist

    focuses on physical, bodily pleasures rather than all forms of enjoyment

反義詞
  • ascetic

    someone who lives without pleasures or luxuries, often for religious or spiritual reasons

文法句型

hedonist + verb

用法筆記

Often carries a negative or critical tone, suggesting the person is selfish or lacks self-control. Can also be used neutrally in philosophical discussions about ethics and the pursuit of happiness.

常見錯誤

❌She's such a hedonist — she loves trying new restaurants.' (when the speaker means this as a light compliment)
✅She's a hedonist who always prioritises fine dining over saving money.
💡Hedonist usually implies someone makes pleasure the central guiding principle, not just someone who enjoys things occasionally.
❌As a hedonist, he only eats organic vegetables.' (confusing hedonist with health-conscious)
✅As a hedonist, he spent his entire paycheck on a weekend at a luxury resort.
💡Hedonism is about pleasure-seeking, not about healthy or ethical choices.