epicurean

noun
UK: /ˌepɪkjuˈriːən/
US: /ˌepɪkjuˈriːən/

  1. A person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially good food and drink.

    1. He's an epicurean who enjoys fine dining.
    2. The restaurant caters to epicureans seeking exquisite culinary experiences and fine wines.

Synonyms

hedonist gourmand gourmet sybarite
epicurean adjective

  1. Devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and luxury, especially in relation to food and drink.

    1. They enjoyed an epicurean meal.
    2. The hotel is renowned for its epicurean delights and luxurious accommodations, which offer comfort.

  2. Relating to or characteristic of Epicurus or Epicureanism.

    1. He held epicurean views on life.
    2. The philosopher lectured on epicurean ethics, emphasizing pleasure as the ultimate good.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "epicurean" is /ˌepɪkjuˈriːən/ in British English and /ˌepɪkjuˈriːən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "epicurean": hedonist, gourmand, gourmet, sybarite.

Example usage of "epicurean": "He's an epicurean who enjoys fine dining.". More examples on the page.