word
hedonia
heh-DOH-nee-ah
hɛˈdoʊniəListen
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hedonia
Dictionary meaning
a conception of well-being defined by the presence of positive affect, the absence of negative affect, and overall life satisfaction; rooted in the Epicurean tradition of seeking pleasure and avoiding pain; contrasted with eudaimonia in positive psychology research, though contemporary scientists recognize both as important contributors to overall well-being
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