Meaning & use
epicurean
Devoted to the pursuit of sensual pleasure, especially fine food, drink, and comfort.
See it in a sentence
Their honeymoon was an epicurean tour of the region's best restaurants and vineyards.
He led an epicurean lifestyle, savoring every meal as if it were an occasion.
A note on using this word
The word derives from the Greek philosopher Epicurus, though his own philosophy actually favored moderation.
Words with a similar meaning
hedonisticsybariticgourmet
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Words with an opposite meaning
asceticabstemious
Another way to use it
2. noun
A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.
As a true epicurean, she planned her vacations entirely around regional cuisine.
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