epicurean
see also: Epicurean
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˌɛp.ɪ.kjʊəˈɹiː.n̩/
  • (GA) IPA: /ˌɛp.ɪ.kjʊˈɹi.n̩/, /ˌɛp.ɪˈkjʊ.ɹi.n̩/
Adjective

epicurean

  1. Pursuing pleasure, especially in reference to food or comfort.
  2. Devoted to luxurious living.
Synonyms Noun

epicurean (plural epicureans)

  1. One who is devoted to pleasure.
Synonyms
Epicurean
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˌɛpɪkjʊəˈɹiːən/
  • (America) IPA: /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈɹiːən/, /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊɹiən/
Adjective

epicurean

  1. relating to Epicurus or his philosophy
Translations
  • German: epikureisch
  • Portuguese: epicureu, epicuriano
  • Russian: эпикуре́йский
Noun

epicurean (plural epicureans)

  1. a follower of Epicurus and Epicureanism
Translations
  • German: Epikureer, Epikureerin
  • Portuguese: epicureu
  • Russian: эпикуре́ец



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