Looking for the meaning of the word EPICUREAN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of EPICUREAN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Epicurean
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a disciple or student of the Greek philosopher Epicurus.
Short Definition:follower of Epicurus
Definition:
a person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and drink.
Short Definition:devotee of food and drink
Word: Epicurean
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to Epicurus or his ideas
Short Definition:relating to Epicurus
Examples:- Epicurean philosophers
Definition:
relating to or suitable for an epicure
Short Definition:suitable for an epicure
Examples:- epicurean feasts
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