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epicurean

[ ep-i-kyoo-ree-uhn, -kyoor-ee- ]

adjective

  1. fond of or adapted to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures; having luxurious tastes or habits, especially in eating and drinking.
  2. fit for an epicure:

    epicurean delicacies.

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    Antonyms: , , , ,

  3. (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of Epicurus or Epicureanism.


noun

  1. an epicure.
  2. (initial capital letter) a disciple of Epicurus.

Epicurean

1

/ ˌɛɪʊˈːə /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the philosophy of Epicurus
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a follower of the philosophy of Epicurus
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

epicurean

2

/ ˌɛɪʊˈːə /

adjective

  1. devoted to sensual pleasures, esp food and drink; hedonistic
  2. suitable for an epicure

    an epicurean feast

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. an epicure; gourmet
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ辱ˈ𲹲ˌ, noun
  • ˌ辱ˈ𲹲ˌ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ԴDze···a adjective noun
  • ܲe···a adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of epicurean1

1350–1400; Middle English Epicurien < Latin 辱ūŧ ( us ) of Epicurus (< Greek 辱ú𾱴Dz ) + -an
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But look a bit closer, reading between the gobs of fleshy, rust-colored tail juice, and you’ll find that Ylfa’s exhilaration communicates much more than one person’s epicurean eccentricities.

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Along with the film’s deep considerations of morality and power, the production gets bonus points for filming in a place close to Tucci’s epicurean heart: Rome.

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As U.S. eaters' tastes become more adventurous, sampling avocados of different sizes, shapes, textures, tastes and origins could become a decision that's both epicurean and environmentally conscious.

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Vegetable protein is the thing; and of course athletes have to perform in a country of a thousand epicurean delights that are no-noes to their exacting nutritionists.

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The official Door County website calls them a "one-of-a-kind epicurean event," noting some other sides that aren't as often mentioned, from lemon wedges, coleslaw and bread to "fresh-baked Door County cherry pie" for dessert.

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