Lucullan

[ loo-kuhl-uhn ]

adjective

(especially of banquets, parties, etc.) marked by lavishness and richness; sumptuous.
of or relating to Lucullus or his lifestyle.

Origin of Lucullan

First recorded in 1855–60; from Latin Lūcullānus; see Lucullus, -an

Also Lu·cul·le·an [loo-kuh-lee-uhn], /ˌlu kəˈli ən/, Lu·cul·li·an .

Words Nearby Lucullan

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How to use Lucullan in a sentence

The first winner, Lucius Licinus Lucullus, still bequeathes to our language the adjective "Lucullan."
Why the Roman Republic Died | David Frum | September 21, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
There were bluebottles and green-bottles and all the flies of metallic lustre, gathered at a Lucullan feast of corruption.
The Forgotten Planet | Murray Leinster
Festive banquets, sinful suppers, long-spun-out lunches were as frequent and at times as Lucullan as in the days of the Regency.
The Inside Story Of The Peace Conference | Emile Joseph Dillon
Bluebottles, greenbottles, and all the flies of metallic luster were gathered at the Lucullan feast of corruption.
The Mad Planet | Murray Leinster
Perhaps it does not sound like a Lucullan feast, but after a day in the field in Grant Land it tastes like one.
The North Pole | Robert E. Peary

British Dictionary definitions for Lucullan

Lucullan

Lucullean or Lucullian (ˌluːkʌˈlɪən)

/ (luːˈkʌlən) /

adjective

luxurious or sumptuous

Origin of Lucullan

named after Lucius Licinius Lucullus

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