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Epicurean Definition

Epi·cu·rean (ep′i kyo̵̅o̅ rē′ən, -kyo̵or′ē 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 ).