hedonic

adj — 3 senses

hedonic

adj

/ˈhiːdənɪk/

Etymology From Ancient Greek ἡδονικός (hēdonikós, “pleasant”), equivalent to Ancient Greek ἡδονή (hēdonḗ, “pleasure”) + -ic.

1

Of or relating to pleasure

2

Pursuing pleasure in a devoted manner

3

Of or relating to the hedonists or to hedonism

Derived terms
contrahedonic, hedonic adaptation, hedonically, hedonic calculus, hedonic damages, hedonic treadmill, isohedonic, nonhedonic, prohedonic
Related terms
hedonism, hedonist, hedonics, eudaemonic

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