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

Contemporary Examples of 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

Historical Examples of lucullian

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
What charming accidents of company and conversation sometimes occur in these Lucullian boudoirs!
Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No IV, April 1863
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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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