hedonism
noun
[ ˈhiːd(ə)nɪz(ə)m ]
• the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence.
Similar:
self-indulgence,
indulgence,
pursuit of pleasure,
pleasure-seeking,
lotus-eating,
epicureanism,
epicurism,
self-gratification,
lack of self-restraint,
intemperance,
intemperateness,
immoderation,
overindulgence,
overconsumption,
excess,
extravagance,
luxury,
the high life,
high living,
sensualism,
voluptuousness,
la dolce vita,
sybaritism,
Origin:
mid 19th century: from Greek hēdonē ‘pleasure’ + -ism.
