hedonic
adjective
he·don·ic
hi-ˈdä-nik 
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by pleasure
2
: of, relating to, or characterized by hedonism
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The other is called hedonic well-being, which means feeling pleasure and avoiding pain.
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Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 2 May 2025
For hedonic well-being, think of eating a mind-blowing cookie, laughing at a funny social media post, or lounging by a fireplace during a snowstorm.
—Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 2 May 2025
That’s because our brains have an annoying habit called hedonic adaptation.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 25 Nov. 2024
The reality is that CPI has been systematically adjusted over the decades to understate inflation through hedonic adjustments, substitution effects, and owner's equivalent rent (OER).
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 2 May 2025
For hedonic well-being, think of eating a mind-blowing cookie, laughing at a funny social media post, or lounging by a fireplace during a snowstorm.
—Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 2 May 2025
That’s because our brains have an annoying habit called hedonic adaptation.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 25 Nov. 2024
The reality is that CPI has been systematically adjusted over the decades to understate inflation through hedonic adjustments, substitution effects, and owner's equivalent rent (OER).
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hedonic
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“Hedonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hedonic. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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