He-dŏn'ic, a.

a. [Gr. ἡδονικός, from ἡδονή, pleasure, akin to ἥδεσθαι, to delight, ἡδύς, sweet, pleasant.] Pertaining to pleasure.

Hedonic sect (Antiq.), a sect that placed the highest good in the gratification of the senses;—called also Cyrenæic sect.