eudemonic

Or eu·dae·mon·ic

[yoo-di-mon-ik]

adjective

1. pertaining or conducive to happiness.

2. pertaining to eudemonics or eudemonism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of eudemonic¹

From the Greek word eudaimonikós, dating back to 1825–35. See eudemon, -ic

Example Sentences

Psychologists differentiate between two aspects of happiness: "hedonic wellbeing," related to emotional experiences, and "eudemonic wellbeing," which concerns meaning and purpose in life.

From BBC