Associations to the word «Hedonic»

Wiktionary

HEDONIC, adjective. Of or relating to pleasure
HEDONIC, adjective. Pursuing pleasure in a devoted manner
HEDONIC, adjective. Of or relating to the hedonists or to hedonism
HEDONIC CALCULUS, noun. Alternative term for felicific calculus
HEDONIC DAMAGES, noun. (legal) Damages awarded to the plaintiff, in a personal injury case, for the loss of joy of living.

Dictionary definition

HEDONIC, adjective. Devoted to pleasure; "a hedonic thrill"; "lives of unending hedonistic delight"; "epicurean pleasures".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.