eudaimonia

/juːdæɪˈmoʊniə/

Definitions

1. noun

A state of being happy, healthy, and balanced, often achieved through living a virtuous and fulfilling life.

“She believed that pursuing a career in social work would bring her eudaimonia and a sense of purpose.”

2. noun

A term used in philosophy, particularly in the works of Aristotle, to describe the highest human good or flourishing.

“The concept of eudaimonia is central to Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics.”

Synonyms

  • flourishing
  • fulfillment
  • happiness

Antonyms

  • alienation
  • misery
  • unhappiness