Hedonically
/ˌhiː.dəˈnɪk.li/noun
In a way that relates to or is characterized by pleasure or the pursuit of pleasure.
Did you know?The root behind hedonically is Greek *hēdonē* (“pleasure”), the same ancient source that gave English **hedonism**, a term later used to describe pleasure-centered living.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
hēdonē
“pleasure, delight, enjoyment”
Late Greek
Greek
hēdonikos
“pertaining to pleasure”
19th Century
English
hedonic
“relating to pleasure or the pursuit of pleasure”
19th Century
English
hedonically
“in a pleasurable manner; with reference to pleasure”