Hedon
/ˈhiːdɒn/noun
A person devoted to the pursuit of pleasure.
Did you know?In Greek mythology, Hedone was the personification of pleasure, traditionally described as the daughter of Eros and Psyche.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*swād-u-
“Sweet, pleasant, or agreeable”
Ancient Greek
Greek
hēdýs
“Sweet, pleasant, or delightful”
Ancient Greek
Greek
hēdonḗ
“Pleasure or enjoyment”
19th Century
English
hedonism
“The ethical theory that pleasure is the highest good”
20th Century
English
hedon
“A person who pursues pleasure, formed back from hedonism”
Modern English
English
hedon
“A pleasure-seeking person”