EPICUREAN

epicurean, luxurious, luxuriant, sybaritic, voluptuary, voluptuous

(adjective) displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses; “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”

hedonic, hedonistic, epicurean

(adjective) devoted to pleasure; “a hedonic thrill”; “lives of unending hedonistic delight”; “epicurean pleasures”

Epicurean

(adjective) of Epicurus or epicureanism; “Epicurean philosophy”

epicure, gourmet, gastronome, bon vivant, epicurean, foodie

(noun) a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

epicurean (comparative more epicurean, superlative most epicurean)

Pursuing pleasure, especially in reference to food or comfort.

Devoted to luxurious living.

Synonyms

• gluttonous

• hedonistic

• libertine

Noun

epicurean (plural epicureans)

One who is devoted to pleasure.

Usage notes

Modern accepted use of the terms epicurean and Epicureanism refers often to the appreciation of, and indulgence in good food (gourmet), luxury, hedonism, and sensual pleasure. This strays significantly from the original philosophic intent of Epicureanism. The philosophy indeed elevated pleasure and happiness as the most worthy pursuit, but specifically warned against fine food and frequent sex, for it could lead to dissatisfaction later. Instead, the goal was a long-term pleasure, marked by serenity and temperance, achieved through moderation rather than indulging. Modern senses of gourmet, luxury, hedonism, sensual pleasure and lust are mostly in contrast with the original ancient teachings.

Synonyms

• glutton

• hedonist

• See also sensualist

Etymology

Adjective

Epicurean (comparative more Epicurean, superlative most Epicurean)

relating to Epicurus or his philosophy

Noun

Epicurean (plural Epicureans)

a follower of Epicurus and Epicureanism

Source: Wiktionary

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Ep`i*cu*re"an, a. Etym: [L. Epicureus, Gr. épicurien.]

1. Pertaining to Epicurus, or following his philosophy. "The sect Epicurean." Milton.

2. Given to luxury; adapted to luxurious tastes; luxurious; pertaining to good eating. Courses of the most refined and epicurean dishes. Prescott. Epicurean philosophy. See Atomic philosophy, under Atomic.

Ep`i*cu*re"an, n.

1. A follower or Epicurus.

2. One given to epicurean indulgence.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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