eudaimonia
noun/juːˌdeɪˈmoʊniə/
Frequency rank: #19,890 most common English word
Meaning
A state of human flourishing, happiness, and well-being, especially as described in Aristotelian ethics.
Example sentence
The philosopher argued that eudaimonia is achieved not through pleasure alone, but through living a life of virtue and purpose.
Synonyms & related words
- flourishing
- fulfillment
- well-being
- happiness
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