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Epicurean Definition

Epi·cu·rean (ep′i kyo̵̅o̅ rēən, -kyo̵orē ən)

adjective

  1. of Epicurus or his philosophy
    1. fond of luxury and sensuous pleasure, esp. that of eating and drinking
    2. suited to or characteristic of an epicure

Etymology: ME Epicurien < L Epicureus < Gr Epikoureios < Epikouros

noun

  1. a follower of Epicurus or his philosophy
  2. an epicure

epicurean Synonyms

epicurean

n.

hedonist, sensualist, sybarite; see glutton, hedonist.

Epicurean Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • experience: Bacchus, the award winning restaurant and bar, offers a truly epicurean experience and Vancouver's most exciting and well-attended cocktail hour.
  • delight: Perhaps he or she considers the local hamburger joint to be an epicurean delight, ( by the way I also like hamburgers ).