Lucullan

Lu·cul·lan

adjective \lü-ˈkə-lən\

Definition of LUCULLAN

: lavish, luxurious <a Lucullan feast>

Variants of LUCULLAN

Lu·cul·lan also Lu·cul·li·an \-ˈkə-lē-ən\

Examples of LUCULLAN

1. <a Lucullan lifestyle that included the requisite mansion and yacht>

Origin of LUCULLAN

Latin lucullanus of Licinius Lucullus; from his reputation for luxurious banquets

First Known Use: 1861

Related to LUCULLAN

Synonyms

Babylonian, deluxe, lavish, luxurious (also Lucullian), luxe, luxuriant, luxury, opulent, palace, palatial, plush, plushy, silken, sumptuous

Antonyms

ascetic (also ascetical), austere, humble, no-frills, spartan

Related Words

costly, dear, expensive, precious, premium, rich; extravagant, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, showy; august, awesome, awful, baronial, beautiful, gorgeous, grand, heroic (also heroical), imposing, impressive, kingly, magnificent, majestic, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately; comfortable, cozy, homelike, homey (also homy), snug

Near Antonyms

economical, frugal, meager (or meagre), spare, stingy, thrifty