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pantagruelism

noun/ˌpæn.təˈɡruː.ə.lɪz.əm/

definition

a philosophy celebrating the body and earthly pleasures as opposed to asceticism

example

The philosophical movement embraced pantagruelism, promoting a joyful celebration of physical existence and indulgence in the pleasures of life.

synonyms
hedonismsensualismvoluptuousness
word origin — The term 'pantagruelism' originates from the character Pantagruel in François Rabelais's 16th-century narratives, which celebrate humanism, bodily pleasure, and the enjoyment of life.

Word Ultra — Set 186

Set 186 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: pantagruelism, autodidact, galimatias, thanatology, menticide. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. pantagruelism · noun/ˌpæn.təˈɡruː.ə.lɪz.əm/

    a philosophy celebrating the body and earthly pleasures as opposed to asceticism

    The philosophical movement embraced pantagruelism, promoting a joyful celebration of physical existence and indulgence in the pleasures of life.

    Synonyms: hedonism, sensualism, voluptuousness

    Origin: The term 'pantagruelism' originates from the character Pantagruel in François Rabelais's 16th-century narratives, which celebrate humanism, bodily pleasure, and the enjoyment of life.

  2. autodidact · noun/ˌɔːtəˈdaɪdækt/

    a person who self-educates and learns without formal instruction

    As an autodidact, she spent countless hours in the library, absorbing knowledge from various subjects.

    Synonyms: self-taught, independent learner, maverick

    Origin: The term 'autodidact' comes from the Greek words 'auto-' meaning 'self' and 'didaktikos' meaning 'pertaining to teaching'.

  3. galimatias · noun/ˌɡæl.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

    confused or nonsensical talk or writing

    The professor's lecture turned into a galimatias of jargon and technical terms that left the students bewildered.

    Synonyms: nonsense, gibberish, babble

    Origin: French, derived from 'galimatias', which means confusion or disorder; possibly from a character in French literature

  4. thanatology · noun/ˌθæn.əˈtɑː.lə.dʒi/

    the scientific study of death and the practices associated with it

    Many universities now offer courses in thanatology to help students understand the psychological and cultural aspects of death.

    Synonyms: mortuary science, death studies, necrology

    Origin: The term 'thanatology' is derived from the Greek word 'thanatos', meaning 'death', combined with the suffix '-logy', which means 'study of'.

  5. menticide · noun/ˈmɛnɾɪˌsaɪd/

    the systematic undermining of a person's beliefs and mental independence

    The cult's leadership engaged in menticide to strip away the new members' previous beliefs and instill complete loyalty to their ideology.

    Synonyms: brainwashing, indoctrination, manipulation

    Origin: The term 'menticide' is derived from the Latin word 'mens,' meaning 'mind,' combined with 'caedere,' meaning 'to kill.'