ep|i|cu|re|an

ep|i|cu|re|an «_EHP uh kyu REE uhn», adjective, noun.

–adj.

1. of or like an epicure; fond of pleasure and luxury: »

epicurean tastes.

2. fit for an epicure: »

an epicurean banquet.

–n.

a person who is fond of pleasure and luxury; epicure. SYNONYM(S): sybarite.

Ep|i|cu|re|an «_EHP uh kyu REE uhn», adjective, noun.

–adj.

of or having to do with Epicurus or his philosophy, which holds that pleasure is the proper end of man's efforts, but also that true pleasure depends upon self-control, moderation, and honorable behavior: »

... the sober majesties Of settled, sweet, Epicurean life (Tennyson).

–n.

a believer in the philosophy of Epicurus: »

He appears, also, as an Epicurean who scorned idealism and loved reality with an energy which never flagged (Atlantic).