epicurean
[ ep-i-kyoo-ree-uhn, -kyoor-ee- ]
/ ˌɛp ɪ kyʊˈri ən, -ˈkyʊər i- /
adjective
fond of or adapted to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures; having luxurious tastes or habits, especially in eating and drinking.
fit for an epicure: epicurean delicacies.
(initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of Epicurus or Epicureanism.
noun
an epicure.
(initial capital letter) a disciple of Epicurus.
SYNONYMS FOR epicurean
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Origin of epicurean
OTHER WORDS FROM epicurean
non·ep·i·cu·re·an, adjective, nounun·ep·i·cu·re·an, adjectiveWords nearby epicurean
epicrisis, epicritic, epic simile, Epictetus, epicure, epicurean, Epicureanism, Epicurus, epicuticle, epicycle, epicyclic train
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British Dictionary definitions for epicurean (1 of 2)
epicurean
/ (ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən) /
adjective
devoted to sensual pleasures, esp food and drink; hedonistic
suitable for an epicurean epicurean feast
noun
an epicure; gourmet
Derived forms of epicurean
epicureanism, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for epicurean (2 of 2)
Epicurean
/ (ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən) /
adjective
of or relating to the philosophy of Epicurus
noun
a follower of the philosophy of Epicurus
Derived forms of Epicurean
Epicureanism, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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