ep·i·cu·re·an /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriən, ˈkjʊri-/
享樂主義者,美食家,信奉伊比鳩魯學說者(a.)貪口福的,享樂主義的
Ep·i·cu·re·an a.
1. Pertaining to Epicurus, or following his philosophy. “The sect Epicurean.”
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.
Ep·i·cu·re·an, n.
1. A follower or Epicurus.
2. One given to epicurean indulgence.
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Epicurean
adj 1: of Epicurus or epicureanism; "Epicurean philosophy"
2: devoted to pleasure; "a hedonic thrill"; "lives of unending
hedonistic delight"; "epicurean pleasures" [syn: hedonic,
hedonistic]
3: furnishing gratification of 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" [syn: luxurious,
sybaritic, voluptuary, voluptuous]
n : a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially
good food and drink) [syn: epicure, gourmet, gastronome,
bon vivant, foodie]
Epicurean, follower of Epicurus, i.e., of one who gives assistance