English Explanatory Dictionary

eudaemonic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to a eudaemon.
  2. Producing satisfied happiness and well-being.

Pronunciation

/ˌjuːdɪˈmɒnɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-eudaemonic.wav /ˌjudɪˈmɑnɪk/

Word forms

eudaemonic eudemonic eudæmonic eudaimonic

Etymology

From Ancient Greek εὐδαιμονικός (eudaimonikós), from εὐδαιμονία (eudaimonía, “happiness”), from εὐδαίμων (eudaímōn, “fortunate, happy”).

Derived words

eudaemonically
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