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English adjective: Epicurean | |||
| 1. | Epicurean of Epicurus or epicureanism | ||
| Samples | Epicurean philosophy. | ||
| 2. | epicurean devoted to pleasure | ||
| Samples | A hedonic thrill. Lives of unending hedonistic delight. Epicurean pleasures. | ||
| Synonyms | hedonic, hedonistic | ||
| Similar | indulgent | ||
| Antonyms | nonindulgent, strict | ||
| 3. | epicurean displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses | ||
| Samples | 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. | ||
| Synonyms | luxuriant, luxurious, sybaritic, voluptuary, voluptuous | ||
| Similar | indulgent | ||
| Antonyms | nonindulgent, strict | ||
English noun: epicurean | |||
| 1. | epicurean (person) a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink) | ||
| Synonyms | bon vivant, epicure, foodie, gastronome, gourmet | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | sensualist | ||
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