— hedonically , adv.
/hee don"ik/ , adj.
1. of, characterizing, or pertaining to pleasure: a hedonic thrill.
2. pertaining to hedonism or hedonics.
[ 1650-60; Gk hedonikós pleasurable, equiv. to hedon ( é ) pleasure + -ikos -IC; akin to L suadere to advise, i.e., to recommend as pleasing (see SUASION, PERSUADE), SWEET ]