Word Type

Noun

The word "hedonism" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

asceticism

Derived Terms

antihedonism psychological hedonism

Derived From

hedone

Context

ethics

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

ethical motive ethics moral philosophy morality morals selfishness

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

Epicureanism

Type Of (IsA)

ethical motive ethics

Related Terms

debauchery hedonic hedonics hedonist hedonistic hedonistically

Related Terms

debauchery devotion epicurean happiness hedonic hedonics hedonist hedonistic hedonistically pleasure pursuit

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