hedonic
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he·don·ic
(hĭ-dŏn′ĭk)adj.
1. Of, relating to, or marked by pleasure.
2. Of or relating to hedonism or hedonists.
he·don′i·cal·ly adv.
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he•don•ic
(hiˈdɒn ɪk)adj.
1. of or characterized by pleasure.
2. pertaining to hedonism or hedonics.
[1650–60; < Greek hēdonikós pleasurable, derivative of hēdon(ḗ) pleasure]
he•don′i•cal•ly, adv.
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Adj. | 1. | hedonic - devoted to pleasure; "a hedonic thrill"; "lives of unending hedonistic delight"; "epicurean pleasures" indulgent - characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone ; "indulgent grandparents" |
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hedonic
adjectiveCharacterized by or devoted to pleasure and luxury as a lifestyle:
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hédoniquehédoniste