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

While Thomas Harris’ iconic Hannibal Lecter paved the way for cannibal protagonists, the good doctor has since found excellent company among more recent epicurean villains. —Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 24 Oct. 2024

Irvine’s taken the program’s popularity and cooked up an epicurean empire that now includes restaurants, books, snack bars, a vodka and live appearances at food events such as the South Beach Seafood Festival (October 23 to 26). —Demarco Williams, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

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