epicurean
11epicurean — [[t]e̱pɪkjʊəri͟ːən[/t]] ADJ: usu ADJ n Epicurean food is of very good quality, especially unusual or rare food. [FORMAL] Saddle of lamb is an epicurean dish for major celebrations …
12Epicurean — [ˌɛpɪkjʊ(ə) ri:ən] noun 1》 a disciple or student of the Greek philosopher Epicurus (341–270 BC), who taught that pleasure, particularly mental pleasure, was the highest good. 2》 (epicurean) an epicure. adjective 1》 of or concerning Epicurus or… …
13epicurean — 1. noun a generous, life loving epicurean Syn: hedonist, sensualist, pleasure seeker, sybarite, voluptuary, bon vivant, bon viveur; epicure, gourmet, gastronome, connoisseur, gourmand 2. adjective epicurean excesses Syn: hedonistic …
14epicurean — /ep i kyoo ree euhn, kyoor ee /, adj. 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. (cap.) of, pertaining to, or …
15epicurean — adjective formal gaining pleasure from the senses, especially through good food and drink epicurean noun (C) …
16Epicurean philosophy — 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. [1913 Webster] 2. Given to luxury; adapted to luxurious tastes; luxurious;… …
17Epicurean Masters of the World — The Epicurean Masters of the World is a series of gourmet dinners prepared by world renowned 3 Michelin star chefs, all from Europe, mostly France. First occurring in November 2006, it reappeared as Epicurean Masters of the World II in February… …
18epicurean — adjective Date: 1586 1. capitalized of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism 2. of, relating to, or suited to an epicure …
19Epicurean — noun Date: 14th century 1. a follower of Epicurus 2. often not capitalized epicure 2 …
20epicurean — 1. adjective a) pursuing pleasure, especially in reference to food or comfort b) devoted to luxurious living Syn: gluttonous, hedonistic, libertine …
