Definition of HEDONIC

hedonic

Adjective Satellite

  • devoted to pleasure
    • "a hedonic thrill"

Adj

  • Of or relating to pleasure
  • Pursuing pleasure in a devoted manner
  • Of or relating to the hedonists or to hedonism

Adjective

  • Relating to or characterized by pleasure and enjoyment.

Examples

  • For some, the sheer hedonistic thrill of finding a long word is the main goal in Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἡδονικός (hēdonikós, “pleasant”), equivalent to Ancient Greek ἡδονή (hēdonḗ, “pleasure”) + -ic.

Scrabble Score: 13

hedonic: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
hedonic: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
hedonic: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

hedonic: valid Words With Friends Word