epicurean
[ ep-i-kyoo-ree-uhn, -kyoor-ee- ]
/ ˌɛp ɪ kyʊˈri ən, -ˈkyʊər i- /
adjective
fond of or adapted to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures; having luxurious tastes or habits, especially in eating and drinking.
fit for an epicure: epicurean delicacies.
(initial capital letter)
of, relating to, or characteristic of Epicurus or Epicureanism.
noun
an epicure.
(initial capital letter)
a disciple of Epicurus.
Origin of epicurean
SYNONYMS FOR epicurean
OTHER WORDS FROM epicurean
non·ep·i·cu·re·an, adjective, noun un·ep·i·cu·re·an, adjectiveWords nearby epicurean
epicranium,
epicrisis,
epicritic,
epictetus,
epicure,
epicurean,
epicureanism,
epicurus,
epicuticle,
epicycle,
epicyclic train
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British Dictionary definitions for epicurean (1 of 2)
epicurean
/ (ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən) /
adjective
devoted to sensual pleasures, esp food and drink; hedonistic
suitable for an epicure
an epicurean feast
noun
an epicure; gourmet
Derived forms of epicurean
epicureanism, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for epicurean (2 of 2)
Epicurean
/ (ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən) /
adjective
of or relating to the philosophy of Epicurus
noun
a follower of the philosophy of Epicurus