as in gourmet
a person with refined tastes in food and wine
an epicurean with a beautifully equipped kitchen
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in luxurious
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of epicurean
Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The Lavender Lady at Reverence at Epicurean Atlanta.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Dishes available at Epicurean will come from countries large as India to as small as Guyana, spanning the globe from Mexico to Japan.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for epicurean
Noun
Go on fungi-finding forays with truffle-sniffing dogs at the Oregon Truffle Festival, or attend epicurean bashes like Alt Wine Fest, Queer Wine Fest, AAPI Food & Wine Festival, and the International Pinot Noir Celebration.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The Lavender Lady at Reverence at Epicurean Atlanta.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026
Adjective
The pups have the epicurean delight of suckling one of the highest fat-content milks in the animal kingdom.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Dishes available at Epicurean will come from countries large as India to as small as Guyana, spanning the globe from Mexico to Japan.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for epicurean
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicurean
Adjective
-
All game was fair game, and eating wild things was both luxurious and banal—throughout the country the consumption of wild animals was entirely typical.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
-
The spa Tucked away from the hotel’s main areas is the luxurious Lanesborough Club & Spa, an urban oasis widely recognized as one of the city's most exclusive wellness addresses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Noun
-
And now, with a myriad of buzzy new restaurants helmed by some of France’s top chefs and curious creatives from around the world eager to experiment with the territory’s rich ingredients, Biarritz is becoming an epicure’s paradise in its own right.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
-
The epicure who dreamed up this last part was, allegedly, a priest.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Wagyu steaks, seafood plucked fresh from nearby Toyosu Market, and delectable Hokkaido scallops to name a few of the superlative Japanese produce available.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
-
The soaring quality of the orchestra and the delectable company of voices pay exhilarating homage to a singular artist, who seems right at home at the Pantages.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Noun
-
Founded in 2017 by three Italian food journalists and gastronomes, Luciano Pignataro, Albert Sapere and Barbara Guerra, 50 Top Pizza ranks pizzas around the world.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
-
Anne Marie Panoringan, Culture OC food writer, notes that even for seasoned gastronomes, the value proposition feels off.—
Brock Keeling,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Besides the hotel's on-site restaurant, one of the best on the island, another spot for upscale dining is Eli’s, which also has delicious cocktails and ocean views.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
-
The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
-
From a castle built by a Sherlock Holmes actor in Connecticut to lava fields in Idaho that helped train astronauts, these destinations showcase the beauty, ingenuity and delightful weirdness that make the United States unique.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
-
While the Brooklynite was more of an addendum than a star in that book, its a delightful little drink and among the better things to make with a bottle of Jamaican rum.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
Adjective
-
Retailers globally have quickly adopted the trend, which allows consumers to feel smarter in their shopping - being both self-indulgent and financially responsible at exactly the same time.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
-
And at what point does self-promotion become self-indulgent?—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
Adjective
-
The temptation to go with Krick’s more pleasant (and somehow more spiritually American) forecast is obviously great.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
-
Walker Buehler has been a pleasant and necessary surprise, even providing the Padres with the occasional quality start.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
