hedonic
UK/hi:'dɒnik/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Relating to pleasure or to pleasure and pain as experiences
与快乐（或苦乐体验）相关的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhedon (pleasure) + -ic (relating to) = "pertaining to pleasure." Unlike hedonist, it is morally neutral and mostly technical — used in psychology and economics to talk about pleasure as a measurable variable.
Root hedon still carries 3 more wordsUsage Guide
A technical, neutral word — common in psychology, economics, and marketing ("hedonic treadmill," "hedonic value," "hedonic vs utilitarian"). It does not carry the disapproval that hedonist does.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The hedonic treadmill explains why a pay rise rarely brings lasting joy.
- 2.
Researchers measured the hedonic value people assigned to each reward.
- 3.
Marketers distinguish hedonic purchases from purely practical ones.