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pleasure-seeking

ADJECTIVE
epicurean
Synonyms
STRONG
gourmet libertine
WEAK
gourmandizing hedonistic luxurious self-indulgent sensual sensuous sybaritic voluptuous
ADJECTIVE
gay
Synonyms
STRONG
glad jolly keen sparkling wild
WEAK
animate animated blithe blithesome bouncy brash carefree cheerful cheery chipper chirpy confident convivial devil-may-care festive frivolous frolicsome fun-loving gamesome gleeful hilarious insouciant jocund jovial joyful joyous lighthearted lively merry mirthful playful presuming pushy rollicking self-assertive spirited sportive sprightly sunny vivacious zippy
Antonyms
STRONG
dull sad unhappy
WEAK
colorless depressed discouraged lifeless plain uncolorful upset worried
ADJECTIVE
sensuous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lush sensual voluptuous
WEAK
carnal epicurean exciting fleshly fleshy hedonistic luscious luxurious passionate physical pleasurable pleasure-loving primrose rich self-indulgent sensory sensualistic sumptuous sybaritic
Antonyms
WEAK
despicable distasteful
ADJECTIVE
sybaritic
Synonyms
WEAK
epicurean hedonic hedonistic voluptuary voluptuous
ADJECTIVE
voluptuary
Synonyms
STRONG
epicurean
WEAK
hedonic hedonistic hot passionate sensualistic voluptuous

Example Sentences

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The NAc helps govern motivation, pleasure-seeking behaviors, and impulse control.

From Science Daily • Dec. 8, 2025

Most of us aren't these people, but likely wouldn't want anyone to become cruel because of our own pleasure-seeking behaviour either.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2024

According to scientists, it is all about our brains' pleasure-seeking tendencies.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2024

Though the pursuit of the couple by these pleasure-seeking killers inherently provides suspense, once the script, written by MacKay and Sean McAulay, turns to Brooke, the film conjures giddy intensity.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2022

This quaint admixture of scientific research, pleasure-seeking, and superstitious credulity, blended with intellectual enquiry, affords a curious picture of the domestic and professional habits of a physician of the seventeenth century. 

From Rambles in an Old City comprising antiquarian, historical, biographical and political associations by Madders, S. S.