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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
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 [ˌɛpɪkjʊ/əˈriːən] adj & n → epicureo/a epicurean [ˌɛpɪkjʊ/əˈriːən] adj & n → epicureo/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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At the moment when this jollity was manifesting itself by the most lively demonstrations, when the ladies were reproaching the two adversaries with not having admitted women into the system of Epicurean happiness, Gourville was seen hastening from the other end of the garden, approaching Fouquet, and detaching him, by his presence alone, from the group. The first time he submitted one of these saline salads to my critical attention I naturally thought that anything collected at such pains must possess peculiar merits; but one mouthful was a complete dose; and great was the consternation of the old warrior at the rapidity with which I ejected his Epicurean treat. Convinced, eloquent,--again and again the notes of Epicurean philosophy fall almost unconsciously from his lips. |
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