Lucullan
Americanadjective
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(especially of banquets, parties, etc.) marked by lavishness and richness; sumptuous.
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of or relating to Lucullus or his lifestyle.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Lucullan
First recorded in 1855–60; from Latin Lūcullānus; see Lucullus, -an
Example Sentences
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To judge by the prices that they charge, the owners of many of Manhattan's Lucullan restaurants live by bread alone.
From Time Magazine Archive
Between courses, in truly Lucullan meals, the diner may be served a bit of sherbet "to refresh the palate."
From Time Magazine Archive
The host who tendered this Lucullan feast was His Highness, Jagatjit Singh Bahadur, Maharaja of Kapurthala, famed pearl fancier.
From Time Magazine Archive
Concluded the Lucullan Lucius: "Betcha it won't be like this next year!"
From Time Magazine Archive
Once a month Marrineal gave a bachelor dinner of Lucullan repute.
From Success A Novel by Adams, Samuel Hopkins
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