Hedonist
/ˈhɛ.də.nɪst/noun
A person who seeks pleasure as the highest good.
Did you know?The term 'hedonism' is derived from the Greek word 'hedone', meaning pleasure, and was often associated with philosophical debates about the nature of happiness and fulfillment.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἡδονή (hēdonē)
“Pleasure, delight, enjoyment.”
17th Century
Latin
hedonismus
“The doctrine that pleasure is the highest good.”
19th Century
English
hedonist
“A person who pursues pleasure as a way of life.”
Modern English
English
hedonist
“One who seeks pleasure or indulgence in various forms.”