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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epicurean

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adjective

as in luxurious

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Recent Examples of 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 For example, every state seems to have a signature epicurean specialty, such as Cochinita Pibil, a stew of pork slow-roasted in a banana leaf and Sopa de Lima, a traditional lime soup made with chicken or beef and served with tortilla chips. — Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 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

Design Within Reach aims to make luxurious designer furniture pieces from the past and present just a little more accessible for online shoppers.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
Shunya will be able to fly a pilot and either six passengers with a bit of luggage, or four in more luxurious seating.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026

Definition of luxurious

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
For specialty dining, gastronomes will geek out at Chef Daniel Boulud’s signature Le Voyage completely redesigned in a new color palette with a private dining room.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026

Definition of gastronome

Adjective

Food and access to other amenities like toilets can also help—who doesn’t want a delectable meal at sundown watching the waves?

— Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
And speaking of fragrance made to shine in the summer, check out Tru Western's Rodeo Soul Harmony, a delectable scent created alongside country trio The Castellows.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of delectable

Adjective

Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.

— Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026

Definition of delicious

Adjective

Small in size but big on personality, Little Spirit remains one of Atlanta’s most consistently delightful neighborhood cocktail bars.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Sidny Lopes Cabral’s delightful curling strike was one of the great World Cup moments and the image of him in the crowd right after was poignant.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 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

Cecchi recommends visiting from April to June or alternatively in September or October, when the weather is pleasant and the city feels slightly less crowded.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Most people can recover on their own, although the symptoms aren’t pleasant, says Yancey.

— Alice Park, Time, 8 July 2026

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