hedonist
/ˈhiːdənɪst/noun
उच्चारण हीडनिस्ट
सुखवादी, भोगवादी
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a person who believes that pleasure is the most important thing in life
सुखवादी, भोगवादी
- A true hedonist, he spent every rupee on parties and travel.
- The hedonist lived only for good food and long holidays.
- The hedonist argued that a life without pleasure has no point.
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- The novel's hero is a hedonist who loves feasts and music.
- A hedonist rarely saves money.
- Philosophers have debated whether it is wrong to be a hedonist.
Synonyms pleasure-seeker sybarite
Opposite ascetic
◇Word family
hedonism nounhedonistic adj.
?Which word?
Compare epicure (a person who enjoys fine food) and sybarite (a lover of luxury).
Epicure (अच्छे भोजन का शौकीन) और sybarite (विलासिता-प्रेमी) से तुलना कीजिए।
§Grammar and usage
Its opposite is ascetic (one who gives up pleasures).
इसका विपरीत ascetic (सुख त्यागने वाला) है।
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One who lives for pleasure.
'जो सुख-भोग को ही जीवन का लक्ष्य मानता है' के लिए यह शब्द आता है।