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ep⋅i⋅cu⋅re⋅an
[ep-i-kyoo-ree-uh
n, -kyoo
r-ee-]
–adjective
| 1. | fond of or adapted to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures; having luxurious tastes or habits, esp. in eating and drinking. |
| 2. | fit for an epicure: epicurean delicacies. |
| 3. | (initial capital letter ) of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Epicurus or Epicureanism. |
–noun
| 4. | an epicure. |
| 5. | (initial capital letter ) a disciple of Epicurus. |
Synonyms:
2. gourmet, luxury, lavish, deluxe, rich.
2. gourmet, luxury, lavish, deluxe, rich.
Antonyms:
2. austere, simple, plain, modest, frugal.
2. austere, simple, plain, modest, frugal.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Epicurean
Ep`i*cu*re"an\ (?; 277), a. [L. Epicureus, Gr. ?: cf. ['e]picurien.]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. Epicurean philosophy. See Atomic philosophy, under Atomic.Epicurean
Ep`i*cu*re"an\, n. 1. A follower or Epicurus. 2. One given to epicurean indulgence.
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