English Explanatory Dictionary

hedonic treadmill

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The tendency of humans to quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness (or sadness) despite major positive or negative events or life changes.

Word forms

hedonic treadmill hedonic treadmills

Synonyms

hedonic adaptation
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