hedonistic

/hidəˈnɪstɪk/

Meanings

adjective

Devoted to pleasure; epicurean.

Examples :

"The student's hedonistic approach to studying focused only on enjoying the subjects they found fun, neglecting the ones they disliked. "

Related Words

found verb

/faʊnd/

To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.

"While walking to school, Sarah found a lost wallet on the ground. "

neglecting verb

/nɪˈɡlɛktɪŋ/ /nəˈɡlɛktɪŋ/

To fail to care for or attend to something.

"to neglect duty or business; to neglect to pay debts"

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

epicurean noun

/ˌɛp.ɪ.kjʊəˈɹiː.n̩/ /ˌɛp.ɪ.kjʊˈɹi.n̩/

One who is devoted to pleasure.

"He lived like an epicurean, prioritizing fine food, expensive wines, and relaxing vacations. "

subjects noun

/ˈsʌb.dʒɛkts/ /səbˈdʒɛkt/

(grammar) In a clause: the word or word group (usually a noun phrase) that is dealt with. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject and the actor are usually the same.

"In the sentence ‘The mouse is eaten by the cat in the kitchen.’, ‘The mouse’ is the subject, ‘the cat’ being the agent."

approach noun

/əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/

The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

"The approach to the school was blocked by a fallen tree. "

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

pleasure noun

/ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/

A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

"He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

enjoying verb

/ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.ɪŋ/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays! I enjoy dancing."

disliked verb

/dɪsˈlaɪkt/ /dɪˈslaɪkt/

To displease; to offend. (In third-person only.)

"His constant tardiness disliked the manager. "

focused verb

/ˈfoʊkəst/ /ˈfoʊkəsd/

(followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.

"I have to focus on my work."

devoted verb

/dɪˈvəʊtəd/

To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter

"I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way."