epicurean Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
foodie; gourmet; gastronome; bon vivant; epicure.
adjective of Epicurus or epicureanism
- Epicurean philosophy
adjective satellite devoted to pleasure
hedonistic; hedonic.
- a hedonic thrill
- lives of unending hedonistic delight
- epicurean pleasures
adjective satellite displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
voluptuous; luxurious; sybaritic; voluptuary; luxuriant.
- 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

L. Epicureus, Gr. : cf. épicurien.

Pertaining to Epicurus, or following his philosophy. "The sect Epicurean." Milton.
Given to luxury; adapted to luxurious tastes; luxurious; pertaining to good eating.
Courses of the most refined and epicurean dishes. Prescott.