HyperDic: hedonism

English > 2 senses of the word hedonism:
NOUNmotivehedonismthe pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle
cognitionhedonisman ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good
hedonism > pronunciation
Soundshhiy'dahnih.zahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > hedonism: 2 senses > noun 1, motive
MeaningThe pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle.
Broaderethical motive, ethics, morals, moralitymotivation based on ideas of right and wrong
Spanishhedonismo
Catalanhedonisme
Adjectiveshedonic, hedonisticdevoted to pleasure
Nounshedonistsomeone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures
English > hedonism: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningAn ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good.
Broaderethics, moral philosophyThe philosophical study of moral values and rules
Spanishhedonismo
Catalanhedonisme
Adjectiveshedonic, hedonisticdevoted to pleasure
Nounshedonistsomeone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures

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