epicurean

/ɛpʌkjʊrˈiʌn/

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Definitions

Adjective
of Epicurus or epicureanism; "Epicurean philosophy"
Adjective Satellite
devoted to pleasure; "a hedonic thrill"; "lives of unending hedonistic delight"; "epicurean pleasures"
Adjective Satellite
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"
Noun
a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

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