Lucullan

[loo-kuhl-uh n]

adjective

(especially of banquets, parties, etc.) marked by lavishness and richness; sumptuous.

of or relating to Lucullus or his life style.

Also Lu·cul·le·an

[loo-kuh-lee-uh n] /ˌlu kəˈli ən/, Lu·cul·li·an.

Origin of Lucullan

1855–60; < Latin Lūcullānus; see Lucullus, -an

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Examples from the Web for lucullian

Our lucullian lunch was our first meal of the seven-day trip, and by far the most memorable.
Elegy to Italian Cheese|Jesse Dart|May 21, 2011|DAILY BEAST
What charming accidents of company and conversation sometimes occur in these Lucullian boudoirs!
Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No IV, April 1863|Various
Her cooking, while not precisely Lucullian, was the best we had known, so far.
Wanted: A Cook|Alan Dale
But even in the midst of her Lucullian repast Katy laid down her knife and fork.
The Voice of the City|O. Henry

British Dictionary definitions for lucullian

Lucullan

Lucullean or Lucullian (ˌluːkʌˈlɪən)

adjective

luxurious or sumptuous

Word Origin for Lucullan

named after Lucius Licinius Lucullus

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