Definitions for Epicurean

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Epicurean ep·i·cu·re·an

Spelling: [ep-i-kyoo-ree-uh n, -kyoo

IPA: /ˌɛp ɪ kyʊˈri ən, -ˈkyʊər i-/

Epicurean is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 389 anagrams from letters in Epicurean (aceeinpru).

Definitions for Epicurean

noun

1. an epicure.
2. (initial capital letter) a disciple of Epicurus.

adjective

1. fond of or adapted to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures; having luxurious tastes or habits, especially in eating and drinking.
2. fit for an epicure:
3. (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of Epicurus or Epicureanism.

Origin of Epicurean

1350-1400; Middle English Epicurien Latin Epicūrē(us) of Epicurus (Greek Epikoúreios) + -an

Examples for Epicurean

And with a stanza of epicurean optimism from Horace the Essay closes.

Forget the beach, have an epicurean adventure this summer at one of America's excellent food festivals.

DeVoto and Child were two epicurean explorers who were able to create a window into the current American food scene.

NYC is having its worst year in restaurant closures, and only one thing is certain: its epicurean reign is in trouble.

The pheasant was exquisite, and I ate with an epicurean enjoyment.

When she did this it was an epicurean thing, savoury, hot, satisfying.

Rabbi as thou art, thou art an epicurean; thou sittest in the seat of the scorner.

It's as epicurean a distinction as any ever made by theologians.

Once an epicurean, caviar-flecked deviled egg emerges on a menu on South Beach, it will be widely copied throughout the nation.

Barbie Latza Nadeau on the unforgiving world of epicurean rankings.