epicurean in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
epicurean in Sindhi سنڌي
epicurean in English
- Epicurean⇄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.
Ex. ... the sober majesties Of settle - epicurean⇄adj. 1. of or like an epicure; fond of pleasure and luxury.
Ex. epicurean tastes.
2. fit for an epicure.
Ex. an epicurean banquet. - epicurean⇄epicurean, adjective, noun.
- Epicurean⇄noun a believer in the philosophy of Epicurus.
Ex. He appears, also, as an Epicurean who scorned idealism and loved reality with an energy which never flagged (Atlantic). - epicurean⇄noun a person who is fond of pleasure and luxury; epicure.
(SYN) sybarite.