The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word VOLUPTUARY
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The straight part
We know that "hedonist" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hedonist = voluptuary.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does VOLUPTUARY mean?
VOLUPTUARY noun- One whose life is devoted to sensual appetites; a sensualist, a pleasure-seeker.
- Of or relating to the seeking of sensual pleasure.