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epicurean
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ep·i·cu·re·an  (p-ky-rn, -kyr-)
adj.
1. Devoted to the pursuit of sensual pleasure, especially to the enjoyment of good food and comfort.
2. Suited to the tastes of an epicure: an epicurean repast.
3. Epicurean Of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism.
n.
1. A devotee to sensuous and luxurious living; an epicure.
2. Epicurean A follower of Epicurus.

[Middle English Epicurien, from Epicure; see epicure.]

epicurean [ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən]
adj
1. devoted to sensual pleasures, esp food and drink; hedonistic
2. suitable for an epicure an epicurean feast
n
an epicure; gourmet
epicureanism  n

Epicurean [ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən]
adj
(Philosophy) of or relating to the philosophy of Epicurus, the Greek philosopher (341-270 bc), who held that the highest good is pleasure
n
(Philosophy) a follower of the philosophy of Epicurus
Epicureanism  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.epicureanepicurean - a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
sensualist - a person who enjoys sensuality
Adj.1.Epicurean - of Epicurus or epicureanism; "Epicurean philosophy"
2.epicurean - devoted to pleasure; "a hedonic thrill"; "lives of unending hedonistic delight"; "epicurean pleasures"
indulgent - characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone ; "indulgent grandparents"
3.epicurean - displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses; "an epicurean banquet"; "enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs"; "Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence"; "a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness"
indulgent - characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone ; "indulgent grandparents"

epicurean
adjective
hedonistic, self-indulgent, luxurious, sensual, lush, luscious, voluptuous, libertine, sybaritic, pleasure-seeking, bacchanalian, gluttonous, gourmandizing dishes which will send you into transports of epicurean delight
noun
gourmet, foodie, bon vivant (French), epicure, gastronome I am no great epicurean - give me simple food every time.
Translations
epicurean [ˌepɪkjʊˈriːən]
A. ADJepicúreo
B. Nepicúreo m
epicurean [ˌɛpɪkjʊəˈriːən] adj [dish, food] → épicurien(ne)
epicurean
adjepikureisch (geh)
nEpikureer m (geh), → Genussmensch m
epicurean [ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən] adj & nepicureo/a
epicurean [ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən] adj & nepicureo/a


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