HEDONIC

hedonic, hedonistic, epicurean

(adjective) devoted to pleasure; “a hedonic thrill”; “lives of unending hedonistic delight”; “epicurean pleasures”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

hedonic (comparative more hedonic, superlative most hedonic)

Of or relating to pleasure

Pursuing pleasure in a devoted manner

Of or relating to the hedonists or to hedonism

Source: Wiktionary


He*don"ic, a. Etym: [Gr.

1. Pertaining to pleasure.

2. Of or relating to Hedonism or the Hedonic sect.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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