epicurean

[ ep-i-kyoo-ree-uhn, -kyoor-ee- ]
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adjective
  1. fond of or adapted to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures; having luxurious tastes or habits, especially in eating and drinking.

  2. fit for an epicure: epicurean delicacies.

  1. (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of Epicurus or Epicureanism.

noun
  1. an epicure.

  2. (initial capital letter) a disciple of Epicurus.

Origin of epicurean

1
1350–1400; Middle English Epicurien<Latin Epicūrē(us) of Epicurus (<Greek Epikoúreios) + -an

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  • non·ep·i·cu·re·an, adjective, noun
  • un·ep·i·cu·re·an, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for epicurean (1 of 2)

epicurean

/ (ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən) /


adjective
  1. devoted to sensual pleasures, esp food and drink; hedonistic

  2. suitable for an epicure: an epicurean feast

noun
  1. an epicure; gourmet

Derived forms of epicurean

  • epicureanism, noun

British Dictionary definitions for Epicurean (2 of 2)

Epicurean

/ (ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to the philosophy of Epicurus

noun
  1. a follower of the philosophy of Epicurus

Derived forms of Epicurean

  • Epicureanism, noun

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