hedonic

[ hee-don-ik ]
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adjective
  1. of, characterizing, or pertaining to pleasure: a hedonic thrill.

  2. pertaining to hedonism or hedonics.

Origin of hedonic

1
First recorded in 1650–60; Greek hēdonikós “pleasurable,” from hēdon(ḗ) “pleasure” + -ikos -ic; see also sweet

Other words from hedonic

  • he·don·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • non·he·don·ic, adjective
  • non·he·don·i·cal·ly, adverb

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