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epicurean
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Epicurean \Ep`i*cu*re"an\ (?; 277), a. [L. Epicureus, Gr. ?: cf.
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.Epicurean philosophy. See Atomic philosophy, under Atomic.
Epicurean \Ep`i*cu*re"an\, n.
A follower or Epicurus.
One given to epicurean indulgence.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
late 14c., "follower of the philosophical system of Epicurus," from Old French Epicurien, or from epicure + -ian. From 1570s as "one devoted to pleasure." As an adjective, attested from 1580s in the philosophical sense and 1640s with the meaning "pleasure-loving."
Wiktionary
a. 1 pursuing pleasure, especially in reference to food or comfort 2 devoted to luxurious live n. one who is devoted to pleasure
WordNet
n. a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink) [syn: epicure, gourmet, gastronome, bon vivant, foodie]
Wikipedia
An Epicurean (capitalized) is one who follows Epicureanism; an epicurean (lowercase) is one who pursues luxurious pleasures.
Epicurean or epicure may refer to:
- Epicure (gourmet), a person interested in food, sometimes with overtones of excessive refinement
- Epicureanism, a system of philosophy developed by Epicurus ca. 300 BCE
- The Epicurean, 1827 novel written by Thomas Moore
- Epicurean paradox, an argument about the problem of reconciling evil with an omnipotent deity
- Marius the Epicurean, 1885 philosophical novel written by Walter Pater
- Epicurean (hotel), Marriott Autograph Collection boutique hotel in Tampa, Florida
- Epicurean (album), a compilation of early work by The Orchids, released by Sarah Records in 1992
- Epicure (band), an Australian rock band
Epicurean was a compilation of early work by The Orchids, released by Sarah Records in 1992.
Usage examples of "epicurean".
He was a worthy man, fond of pleasure, a thorough-paced Epicurean, and had married an actress named Cochois, who had proved worthy of the honour he had laid on her.
A philosopher who wished to renounce all the vanities of the world, and an Epicurean who would enjoy good cheer cheaply, could find no better retreat than Beziers.
Towards the evening my Epicurean syndic called on me, and we went to sup with the three nymphs, and for five hours we indulged in every species of wantonness, in which I had a somewhat fertile imagination.
God, but it seemed to Tolley that the light of science had penetrated every corner of the Universe, right down to the buzzing wavicles of fundamental particles, without any evidence of an Epicurean creator overseeing all.
My epicurean syndic was exact to his appointment, and took me to a house at a little distance where he introduced me to three young ladies, who, without being precisely beautiful, were certainly ravishing.
EPICUREAN SONG Away with your stories of Hades, Which the Flamen has forged to affright us-- We laugh at your three Maiden Ladies, Your Fates--and your sullen Cocytus.
He was hardly an epicurean, but he surely would have noticed the first time he slurped up a spoonful of Malathion or Sevin.
Epicurean Club with the proceeds of a tontine which he had taken great pains, in the traditional manner, to ensure that he had collected in full.
His great-grandfather had founded the Epicurean Club with the proceeds of a tontine which he had taken great pains, in the traditional manner, to ensure that he had collected in full.
There, too, was Pococurante, the epicurean and triple millionaire, who in a political country dared to despise politics, in the most aristocratic of kingdoms had refused nobility, and in a land which showers all its honours upon its cultivators invested his whole fortune in the funds.
Stoic and Epicurean, and you both think, I fear, that if Xanthippe had founded a school, my philosophy would also be defined.
The influence of the Stoic and Epicurean philosophies of Nova Babylonia was evident in her doctrines, and deplored.
A Stoic or Epicurean displays principles, which may not be durable, but which have an effect on conduct and behaviour.
He was a professed Epicurean, and carried out the system with an amazing tranquillity.
Towards the evening my Epicurean syndic called on me, and we went to sup with the three nymphs, and for five hours we indulged in every species of wantonness, in which I had a somewhat fertile imagination.