Hedonically

/hɪˈdɑːnɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that prioritizes pleasure and personal satisfaction; from the perspective of pleasure-seeking.

Etymology

From 'hedonic' plus '-ally,' the adverbial form developed in the 20th century for academic and psychological contexts discussing pleasure-motivated behavior.

Kelly Says

This adverb is actually a favorite of neuroscientists studying the brain's 'reward centers'—when they say behavior is motivated 'hedonically,' they mean it's driven by ancient pleasure systems rather than rational thought.

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