epicurean : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: epicurean	by the DICT Development Group
4 results for epicurean
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Epicurean adj of Epicurus or epicureanism; "Epicurean philosophy" devoted to pleasure; "a hedonic thrill"; "lives of unending hedonistic delight"; "epicurean pleasures" Synonym(s): hedonic, hedonistic, epicurean displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses; "an epicurean banquet"; "enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs"; "Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence"; "a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness" Synonym(s): epicurean, luxurious, luxuriant, sybaritic, voluptuary, voluptuous n a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink) Synonym(s): epicure, gourmet, gastronome, bon vivant, epicurean, foodie
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Epicurean \Ep`icure"an\ (?; 277), a. [L. Epicureus, Gr. [?]: cf. [82]picurien.] 1. Pertaining to Epicurus, or following his philosophy. [bd]The sect Epicurean.[b8] --Milton. 2. 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}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Epicurean \Ep`icure"an\, n. 1. A follower or Epicurus. 2. One given to epicurean indulgence.
From Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800's) [hitchcock]:
Epicurean, follower of Epicurus, i.e., of one who gives assistance