epicurean

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adjective

ep·​i·​cu·​re·​an ˌe-pi-kyu̇-ˈrē-ən  -ˈkyu̇r-ē- 

1

capitalized : of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism

2

: of, relating to, or suited to an epicure

Epicurean

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noun

1

: a follower of Epicurus

2

often not capitalized : epicure sense 1

Synonyms

Noun

• bon vivant
• epicure
• gastronome
• gastronomist
• gourmand
• gourmet

Examples of epicurean in a Sentence

Adjective

a person of epicurean tastes

Noun

an epicurean with a beautifully equipped kitchen

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Ducasse’s immense contributions to the culinary world were witnessed at The Summit’s headlining gala dinner, where some of the epicurean world’s biggest names, like Eric Ripert and Daniel Boulud, praised Ducasse’s skills and mentoring via pre-recorded video statements. —Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025

While legendary spots like Ajax Tavern at The Little Nell, Cache Cache and Matsuhisa have long defined the renowned ski destination’s epicurean sensibilities, there’s a new crop of restaurateurs offering a fresh take on Aspen’s culinary identity. —Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025

Noun

How to watch: The Epicurean Hotel in Tampa hosts the finale 6-9pm on Monday. —Selene San Felice, Axios, 31 July 2024

Moore did not buy the physical buildings from Dickson but took over management of the Epicurean Group of establishments and employees. —Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for epicurean

• cameroonian
• adlerian
• caesarian
• cyclopean
• empyrean
• euclidean
• european
• grammarian
• hercynian
• huronian
• jacobean
• kampuchean