hedono-, hedon-, -hedonia, -hedonic

(Greek: pleasure, joy, and being happy)

anhedonia (s) (noun), anhedonias (pl)
An incapacity for feeling pleasure or happiness.
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anhedonic (adjective), more anhedonic, most anhedonic
Incapable of feeling or experiencing pleasure: "Matthew has been having anhedonic feelings since the death of his wife."
hedonic (adjective), more hedonic, most hedonic
1. Relating to or marked by pleasure: "In wider use, primarily in psychology, hedonic reactions refer to pleasurable or painful sensations or feelings; specifically, hedonic tone, the degree of pleasantness or unpleasantness associated with an experience or state; especially when considered as a single quantity that can range from extreme pleasure to excessive pain."

"In zoology, the hedonic gland or the various specialized glands found in many reptiles and amphibia that serve, apparently by secreting an attractive-smelling substance, to attract members of the opposite sex."

2. Pertaining to anyone who maintains that joy and happiness are the proper results of human actions: "The ancient hedonic school of Greek philosophers were called cyrenaics; those who believed that 'pleasure is the highest good'."

In pursuit of money, working ever harder, we are, on a "hedonic treadmill"; a phrase that resonates with most of us. Right across Europe people report more stress, harder work, greater fear of insecurity, chasing elusive gains. The seven key factors now scientifically established to affect happiness most are: mental health, satisfying and secure work, a secure and loving private life, a safe community, freedom and moral values.

—Lord (Richard) Layard, the director of the Center
for Economic Performance in England.

For some people, the only way to maintain permanent satisfaction with one's income is to do the impossible: to continually increase income without limit; or to be on a "hedonic treadmill".

hedonical (adjective), more hedonical, most hedonical
A reference to anything that brings pleasure or enjoyment.
hedonics (noun) (a plural form used as a singular)
2. In philosophy, the branch of ethics that deals with the relation of pleasure or jubilation to duty.
hedonism (s) (noun), hedonisms (pl)
Looking for pleasure where it can be found.
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hedonist (s) (noun), hedonists (pl)
Someone who seeks pleasure and happiness as a way of life: As a committed hedonist, Jason believes that the pursuit of delight and enjoyment are the most important objectives in his life.
Someone who is a seeker of pleasure.
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hedonistic (adjective), more hedonistic, most hedonistic
Pertaining to the actions or desires of seeking joy and gratification in life.
hedonistically (adverb), more hedonistically, most hedonistically
hedonology (s) (noun), hedonologies (pl)
The science of human pleasure.
hedonomania (s) (noun), hedonomanias (pl)
An irresistible craving for mirth and delight.
hedonometer (s) (noun), hedonometers (pl)
Used humorously, an apparatus for measuring pleasure.
hyperhedonia (s) (noun), hyperhedonias (pl)
1. An excessive craving for or an abnormal enjoyment when doing anything.
2. An abnormal sexual excitement.
hyperhedonism (s) (noun), hyperhedonisms (pl)
The feeling of an abnormally great joy and delight in any action or happening.
hyphedonia (s) (noun), hyphedonias (pl)
An abnormal decrease of happiness and cheer in actions that should normally give pleasure.