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Word of the Day – Eudemonia

By September 29, 2023Word of the Day

Eudemonia (noun)

yoo-dee-mo-nee-uh

happiness; well-being.

Eudemonia comes from the Greek word eudaimonía. The root, eudemon, means “a good or benevolent demon or spirit.”

Example sentences

“I was struck with a sudden attack of eudemonia and I knew everything would be well.”

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