epicurean

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adjective

ep·​i·​cu·​re·​an ˌe-pi-kyu̇-ˈrē-ən  -ˈkyu̇r-ē- 

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Epicurean : of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism

2

: of, relating to, or suited to an epicure

Epicurean

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noun

1

: a follower of Epicurus

2

often epicurean : epicure sense 1

Synonyms of epicurean

Noun

• gourmet
• epicure
• gastronome

Examples of epicurean in a Sentence

Adjective

a person of epicurean tastes

Noun

an epicurean with a beautifully equipped kitchen

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

At the Gritti Epicurean cooking school, small groups are introduced to the marvels of Venetian culinary traditions in half-day to three-day courses. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

Healdsburg is a true epicurean hot spot with an extremely charming town square, around which some of its best hotels, restaurants, and shops sit, not to mention approximately 40 tasting rooms. —Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026

Noun

There’s always something delicious to sample at The Epicurean Trader. —David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025

The Sonoran Epicurean Escape is a three-night getaway that blends serious relaxation with some seriously good food. —Lanee Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for epicurean

• cameroonian
• adlerian
• caesarian
• cyclopean
• empyrean
• euclidean
• european
• grammarian
• hercynian
• huronian
• jacobean
• kampuchean