epicurean | SAT Word of the Day
Named after the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, the word epicurean has evolved far beyond its philosophical roots into a word that foodies love.
ℹ️ Part of speech of epicurean
epicurean is an ADJECTIVE (can also be used as a count noun).
🗣️ Pronunciation of epicurean
epicurean is pronounced /ˌe.pɪ.ˈkjʊr.i.ən/ or ep-ih-KYOOR-ee-uhn.
📚️ Definition of epicurean
Devoted to the pursuit of sensory pleasures, especially the enjoyment of good food and drink. Example: epicurean delights.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of epicurean in usage:
After traveling through southern France for three weeks, sampling the regional cuisine at every stop, Pedrita returned home a committed epicurean with a newfound appreciation for truffles.
The hotel's epicurean restaurant, with its fourteen-course tasting menu and wine pairings, attracted celebrities and food critics from around the world.
"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well," wrote the epicurean Virginia Woolf.
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