Definitions for epicurean
ˌɛp ɪ kyʊˈri ən, -ˈkyʊər i-epi·cure·an

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. epicure, gourmet, gastronome, bon vivant, epicurean, foodieadjective

   a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

2. Epicureanadjective

   of Epicurus or epicureanism

   "Epicurean philosophy"

3. hedonic, hedonistic, epicureanadjective

   devoted to pleasure

   "a hedonic thrill"; "lives of unending hedonistic delight"; "epicurean pleasures"

4. epicurean, luxurious, luxuriant, sybaritic, voluptuary, voluptuousadjective

   displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

   "an epicurean banquet"; "enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs"; "Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence"; "a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. epicureannoun

   one who is devoted to pleasure

2. epicureanadjective

   pursuing pleasure, especially in reference to food or comfort

3. epicureanadjective

   devoted to luxurious living

4. Etymology: From Epicurean.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Epicureanadjective

   Luxurious; contributing to luxury.

   Tie up the libertine in a field of feasts,
   Keep his brain fuming; epicurean cooks,
   Sharpen with cloyless sauce his appetite. William Shakespeare, Ant. and Cleop.

   What a damn’d epicurean rascal is this! William Shakespeare.

2. Epicureannoun

   One who holds the physiological principles of Epicurus.

   Etymology: epicureus, Latin.

   The Platonists have their soul of the world, and the Epicureans their soul of the world, and the Epicureans their endeavour towards motion in their atoms when at rest. John Locke.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. epicurean

   Epicureanism is a system of philosophy founded around 307 BC based upon the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus. Epicurus was an atomic materialist, following in the steps of Democritus. His materialism led him to a general attack on superstition and divine intervention. Epicureanism was originally a challenge to Platonism. Later its main opponent became Stoicism. Although Epicureanism is a form of hedonism insofar as it declares pleasure to be its sole intrinsic goal, the concept that the absence of pain and fear constitutes the greatest pleasure, and its advocacy of a simple life, make it very different from "hedonism" as colloquially understood. Following the Cyrenaic philosopher Aristippus, Epicurus believed that the greatest good was to seek modest, sustainable pleasure in the form of a state of ataraxia (tranquility and freedom from fear) and aponia (the absence of bodily pain) through knowledge of the workings of the world and limiting desires. Correspondingly, Epicurus and his followers generally withdrew from politics because it could lead to frustrations and ambitions that would conflict with their pursuit of virtue and peace of mind.Few writings by Epicurus have survived. Diogenes Laërtius preserves three letters written by Epicurus as well as a list of the Principal Doctrines of Epicureanism. However, there are independent attestations of his ideas from his later disciples. The epic poem De rerum natura (Latin for On the Nature of Things) by Lucretius presents the core arguments and theories of Epicureanism in one unified work. Many Epicurean texts have also been found on scrolls unearthed at the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum, mostly works written by the Epicurean philosopher Philodemus or his teacher Zeno of Sidon along with fragments of works by Epicurus himself. Diogenes of Oenoanda, a wealthy Epicurean in the 2nd century AD, had a portico wall inscribed with tenets of the philosophy erected in Oenoanda, Lycia (present day Turkey). Epicureanism flourished in the Late Hellenistic era and during the Roman era, and many Epicurean communities were established in places such as Antioch, Alexandria, Rhodes, and Herculaneum, but by the late 3rd century AD Epicureanism all but died out, being opposed by other philosophies (mainly Neoplatonism) that were then in the ascendant. Interest in Epicureanism was resurrected in the Age of Enlightenment and continues in the modern era.

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1. epicurean

   Epicurean generally refers to the pursuit or appreciation of luxury, comfort, and pleasure, especially in relation to food and drink. It stems from the philosophy of ancient Greek thinker, Epicurus, who believed in pursuing a life of happiness and pleasure and avoiding pain and fear. An Epicurean individual is usually characterized by their refined taste and love for extravagant or high-quality things, particularly gourmet food or wine.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Epicureanadjective

   pertaining to Epicurus, or following his philosophy

2. Epicureanadjective

   given to luxury; adapted to luxurious tastes; luxurious; pertaining to good eating

3. Epicureannoun

   a follower or Epicurus

4. Epicureannoun

   one given to epicurean indulgence

5. Etymology: [L. Epicureus, Gr. : cf. picurien.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of epicurean in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of epicurean in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of epicurean in a Sentence

1. Juergen Hammerstaedt:

   It's a philosophical library of Epicurean texts from a time when this philosophy influenced the most important classical Latin authors, such as Virgil, Horace and Cicero, there needs to be much work before one can virtually unroll carbonized papyrus because one will have to develop a digital method that will allow us to follow the layers.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=epicurean
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Epicurean
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=epicurean
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicurean
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epicurean