# hedonism vs heroism

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hedonism
*noun · IPA /ˈhɛdənɪzəm/ · frequency rank #47,671*
The philosophical belief that happiness, particularly sensual pleasure, is the highest good in life.

### heroism
*noun · IPA /ˈhɛɹəʊɪzəm/ · frequency rank #20,663*
The qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, selflessness, etc.; the display of such qualities.

## Source
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