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Epicurean has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

2

One who is devoted to pleasure.

3

a follower of Epicurus and Epicureanism

Adjective
1

of Epicurus or epicureanism

"Epicurean philosophy"

2

devoted to pleasure

"a hedonic thrill"

"lives of unending hedonistic delight"

"epicurean pleasures"

3

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

"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"

4

Pursuing pleasure, especially in reference to food or comfort.

5

relating to Epicurus or his philosophy

Example Sentences
"Epicurean philosophy" adjective
"a hedonic thrill" adjective
"lives of unending hedonistic delight" adjective
"epicurean pleasures" adjective
"an epicurean banquet" adjective
"enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs" adjective
"Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence" adjective
"a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness" adjective
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
sensualist

Origin

From Epicurean ("follower of Epicureanism").

Rhyming Words
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