hedonically

8.5

In a way that gives pleasure

adverb
/hɪˈdɒnɪkli/

Specialized

: hedónicamente

She made choices hedonically, prioritizing fun over responsibility during her vacation.

How have you found your ability to hedonically adapt over time?

Examples

Many people pursue activities that allow them to live hedonically, seeking joy and pleasure.
How have you found your ability to hedonically adapt over time?

Chris Williamson
The philosophy encourages us to live hedonically, focusing on what brings us the greatest happiness.

Synonyms

pleasurably

vshedonically

1 3.4

In a way that feels pleasant

emphasizes pursuit or relation to pleasure rather than only being enjoyable

satisfyingly

vshedonically

1 3.4

In a pleasing way that makes you feel happy about the result

focuses on pleasure or its pursuit rather than result or fulfillment

enjoyably

vshedonically

1 1.3

In a pleasant way that gives pleasure

highlights a broader relation to pleasure or its pursuit, not just simple fun

gratifyingly

vshedonically

1 5.7

In a way that feels pleasing and rewarding

refers to pleasure or its pursuit generally, not the feeling of reward

hedonistically

vshedonically

7.8

In a way that seeks pleasure and personal comfort

is more neutral and does not imply self indulgence

How Pleasure-Focused

self-indulgently

6.9

pleasurably

1 3.4

hedonically

Specialized

8.5

moderately

47 2.8

ascetically

Formal

9.5

Surface Forms

hedonically positive

Morphology

hedonically = hedonic (transparent) = hedon + ic + ally

The transformation from 'hedonic' to 'hedonically' is a standard adverbial formation.

Etymology

Hedonically comes from the Greek root hedon, which means 'pleasure', and you can also see this root in the word hedonism. So, to act hedonically is to do something in a way that seeks 'pleasure'.