epicurean Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
    foodie; gourmet; gastronome; bon vivant; epicure.
  2. adjective of Epicurus or epicureanism
    • Epicurean philosophy
  3. adjective satellite devoted to pleasure
    hedonistic; hedonic.
    • a hedonic thrill
    • lives of unending hedonistic delight
    • epicurean pleasures
  4. adjective satellite displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
    voluptuous; luxurious; sybaritic; voluptuary; luxuriant.
    • 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

WordNet


Ep`i*cu*re"an adjective
Etymology
L. Epicureus, Gr. : cf. épicurien.
Definitions
  1. Pertaining to Epicurus, or following his philosophy. "The sect Epicurean." Milton.
  2. Given to luxury; adapted to luxurious tastes; luxurious; pertaining to good eating.
    Courses of the most refined and epicurean dishes. Prescott.
Ep`i*cu*re"an noun
Definitions
  1. A follower or Epicurus.
  2. One given to epicurean indulgence.

Webster 1913