hedonic

hedonic
hedonically, adv.
/hee don"ik/, adj.
1. of, characterizing, or pertaining to pleasure: a hedonic thrill.
2. pertaining to hedonism or hedonics.
[1650-60; Gk hedonikós pleasurable, equiv. to hedon(é) pleasure + -ikos -IC; akin to L suadere to advise, i.e., to recommend as pleasing (see SUASION, PERSUADE), SWEET]

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