In a manner characteristic of a hedonist; pursuing pleasure and enjoyment with little regard for other considerations.
From 'hedonistic' plus '-ally,' the adverbial form that emerged in the 19th-20th centuries for describing behavior patterns or lifestyle choices aligned with hedonist philosophy.
You'll hear this word in marketing analysis—companies analyze whether consumers are behaving 'hedonistically' (buying luxury items for pleasure) versus 'functionally' (buying basic necessities), and this distinction drives advertising strategy.
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