EPICUREAN Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of epicurean

as in gourmet

a person with refined tastes in food and wine an epicurean with a beautifully equipped kitchen

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adjective

as in luxurious

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Recent Examples of epicurean

Noun

Seline, a 14- to 17-course epicurean adventure told through seasonal and regional ingredients, innovative techniques and showy plating that makes use of bones, antlers and bowls within bowls, has been racking up accolades in 2026. — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 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

Adjective

This summer, a series of events, exhibitions, and festivities will celebrate the return of the World Cup to Dallas, adding extra appeal to a city that’s been enjoying a major epicurean renaissance of late. — Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for epicurean

Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicurean

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

Definition of epicure

Adjective

The family-friendly resort offers a host of amenities, including complimentary kayaks and paddleboards to use at the private beach, two heated pools, a luxurious spa, and more.

— Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
In fact, the tapestry’s most singular attribute is its luxurious use of horizontal space.

— John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of luxurious

Noun

With its winning trifecta of sandy beaches, boutique hotels, and unpretentious tavernas, the Greek island of Milos seduces couples, water lovers, and gastronomes alike.

— Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
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

Definition of gastronome

Adjective

Add autumn’s delectable flavors to your leaf-peeping excursion with a trip to one of the Willamette Valley’s vineyards, known for their signature pinot noirs.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026
Colman, in stringy auburn hair, makes a crisply delectable antagonist (who is really, of course, on Ian’s side).

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of delectable

Adjective

Its rooftop bar, Zefiro, is a hotspot for creative cocktails with views of the Duomo, while a restaurant by Korean-American chef Akira Back, who trained under Nobu, brings delicious Japanese fusion cuisine to a city dominated by pasta and steak.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Cast your mind back to the winter of 2024 and the delicious second season of The Traitors.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of delicious

Adjective

In a room filled with enough humanitarian awards, photos with legends, and travel souvenirs to fill a museum, the bike is a delightful reminder that even an American icon has to get her cardio in.

— Gloria Steinem, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026
Season two of Adults is just as funny as the first, if not more, and apparently just as delightful to make.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of delightful

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

Definition of self-indulgent

Adjective

Walk-in closets are a pleasant surprise, and the marble bathrooms have soaking tubs and showers with excellent water pressure, and a stash of Molton Brown toiletries.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
The stadium hasn’t sold out since Opening Day, but the steady stream of out-of-state fans coming to celebrate the return of women’s pro baseball has been one of the many pleasant surprises of the WPBL’s opening season.

— Emily Ohman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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