Etymology of the English word hedonism
the English word
hedonismderived from the Greek word
hedone, ἡδονή (sensual delight; by implication, desire)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*swad-derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*swād-Date
The earliest known usage of hedonism in English dates from the 19th century.
Derivations in English
hedonistUsage
Word found in Modern English
