Learn a Word Daily — Eudaimonia
Today’s word is "Eudaimonia": A state of human flourishing, well-being, or living well.
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Word of the Day · December 27, 2025
Eudaimonia
yoo-day-MOH-nee-uh · noun
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Definition
- A state of human flourishing, well-being, or living well.
- In philosophy, the highest form of happiness achieved through virtue and a life well lived.
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Origin & Etymology
From Greek eudaimonia, formed from eu- (“good, well”) and daimon (“spirit, guiding force”), a central idea in ancient Greek ethics.
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Nuance
Eudaimonia goes beyond momentary pleasure; it’s about a life that feels meaningful, virtuous, and deeply satisfying over the long term.
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Usage
“He didn’t just want success; he was searching for eudaimonia, a deeper, lasting fulfillment.”
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Fun Fact
Aristotle used eudaimonia to describe the highest human good, often better translated as “flourishing” than simple “happiness.”
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