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There is no right way to go on an edible journey. You can never tell what is going to be great, so you have to try everything. If you become doctrinaire about sticking to lowbrow foods or epicurean delights, your just being an extremist, and it won't do you any good.
Adam Richman

Meaning of "epicurean" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EPICUREAN

epicurean  [ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EPICUREAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Epicurean can act as a noun and an adjective.
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WHAT DOES EPICUREAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

epicurean

Epicureanism

Epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, founded around 307 BC. Epicurus was an atomic materialist, following in the steps of Democritus. His materialism led him to a general attack on superstition and divine intervention. Following Aristippus—about whom very little is known—Epicurus believed that what he called "pleasure" is the greatest good, but the way to attain such pleasure is to live modestly and to gain knowledge of the workings of the world and the limits of one's desires. This led one to attain a state of tranquility and freedom from fear, as well as absence of bodily pain. The combination of these two states is supposed to constitute happiness in its highest form. Although Epicureanism is a form of hedonism, insofar as it declares pleasure to be the sole intrinsic good, its conception of absence of pain as the greatest pleasure and its advocacy of a simple life make it different from "hedonism" as it is commonly understood. Epicureanism was originally a challenge to Platonism, though later it became the main opponent of Stoicism. Epicurus and his followers shunned politics.

Definition of epicurean in the English dictionary

The first definition of epicurean in the dictionary is devoted to sensual pleasures, esp food and drink; hedonistic. Other definition of epicurean is suitable for an epicure. Epicurean is also an epicure; gourmet.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EPICUREAN


Aegean
iːˈdʒiːən
aeon
ˈiːən
Andean
ænˈdiːən
Behan
ˈbiːən
Caribbean
ˌkærɪˈbiːən
Cytherean
ˌsɪθəˈriːən
empyrean
ˌɛmpaɪˈriːən
eon
ˈiːən
Fijian
fiːˈdʒiːən
Hebridean
ˌhɛbrɪˈdiːən
Korean
kəˈriːən
lien
ˈliːən
pantheon
pænˈθiːən
pean
ˈpiːən
Pyrenean
ˌpɪrəˈniːən
Pythagorean
paɪˌθæɡəˈriːən
sien
ˈsiːən
Taurean
ˌtɔːˈriːən
treen
ˈtriːən
Tupian
tuːˈpiːən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EPICUREAN

epiclesis
epicondyle
epicondylitis
epicontinental
epicotyl
epicranium
epicrisis
epicritic
Epictetus
epicure
epicureanism
epicurism
epicurize
Epicurus
epicuticle
epicuticular
epicycle
epicyclic
epicyclic train
epicyclical

WORDS THAT END LIKE EPICUREAN

azurean
baccalaurean
Briarean
Caesarean
Cesarean
Ecuadorean
Eritrean
Hyperborean
nectarean
North Korean
rean
Salvadorean
Saussurean
Shakespearean
Singaporean
Solutrean
South Korean
Tartarean
Terpsichorean
venerean

Synonyms and antonyms of epicurean in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «EPICUREAN»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «epicurean» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of epicurean

Translation of «epicurean» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EPICUREAN

Find out the translation of epicurean to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of epicurean from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «epicurean» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

享乐主义
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

epicúreo
570 millions of speakers

English

epicurean
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एपिकुरे
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأبيقوري
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

эпикуреец
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

epicurista
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রমোদপ্রি়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

épicurien
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Epicurean
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

epikureisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

美食の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

미식가
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Epicurean
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Epicurus
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எபிகூரியன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एपिक्युरेन्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

zevk sahibi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

epicureo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

epicurean
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

епікуреєць
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

epicurian
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επικούρεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

levensgenieter
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

epikureisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

epicurean
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of epicurean

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EPICUREAN»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about epicurean

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3 QUOTES WITH «EPICUREAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word epicurean.
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Kim Cattrall
I sort of have a love affair with my work. Many of us work far too hard and we don't put enough value in the epicurean, sensual part of life.
2
Adam Richman
There is no right way to go on an edible journey. You can never tell what is going to be great, so you have to try everything. If you become doctrinaire about sticking to lowbrow foods or epicurean delights, your just being an extremist, and it won't do you any good.
3
Gaspard Ulliel
I love good food. I'm an epicurean, that's for sure... But I am not really a good cook.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EPICUREAN»

Discover the use of epicurean in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to epicurean and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Epicurus and the Epicurean Tradition
Brings together the work of leading classicists and philosophers in order to show the vitality and development of Epicureanism after Epicurus, and especially the dynamic interplay between tradition and innovation.
Jeffrey Fish, Kirk R. Sanders, 2011
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Epicurean Simplicity
While later centuries have come to associate Epicurus's name with hedonism, Mills discovered that he extolled simplicity and prudence as the surest means to pleasure, and his thinking offers an important philosophical touchstone for the ...
Stephanie Mills, 2003
3
The Epicurean Part One
1893. Volume I of II. A complete treatise of analytical and practical studies on the culinary art including table and wine service, how to prepare and cook dishes, an index for marketing, a great variety of bills of fare for breakfasts, ...
Charles Ranhofer, 2004
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Epicurean Delight: Life and Times of James Beard
Chronicles the life of the famous chef, from his Oregon childhood to his rise to the top of the international food world, and includes over ninety of his favorite recipes
Evan Jones, 1992
5
The Epicurean: A Tale
THE. EPICUREAN. CHAPTER I. IT was in the fourth year of the reign of the late Emperor Valerian, that the followers of Epicurus, who were at that time numerous in Athens, proceeded to the election of a person to fill the vacant chair of their ...
Thomas Moore, 1835
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Seduction and Romantic Dinner - Your Mystic Epicurean Quest ...
Seduction and Romantic DinnerYour Mystic Epicurean Quest iCookbookFrom the Columns of Paideia comes the most anticipated tome in years.
Lonnie Lynch, 2010
7
Marius the Epicurean: His Sensations and Ideas
Pater's "cult of beauty" also profoundly affected 20th-century arts, literary, and cultural criticism.Here, in his only novel, a forerunner to the works of James Joyce first published in 1885, Pater takes us on one young man's personal ...
Walter Pater, 2005
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Marius the Epicurean
A few months later (January, 1867), his essay on Winckelmann, the first expression of his idealism, appeared in the same review. In the following year his study of Aesthetic Poetry appeared in the Fortnightly Review.
Walter Horatio Pater, 2007
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Atoms, Pneuma, and Tranquillity: Epicurean and Stoic Themes ...
Addresses the question of the influence that Epicureanism and Stoicism exerted on the development of European thought from classical times to the Enlightenment.
Margaret J. Osler, 2005
10
Lion of Epicurus - Lucian and His Epicurean Passages
The philosophy of Epicurus is the theme of Lion of Epicurus, Lucian and his Epicurean Passages.
Cassius Amicus, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EPICUREAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term epicurean is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Acorn Epicurean
The experience at Indian Haweli Restaurant in Simi Valley might best be explained starting from the end and working back, mainly because of ... «Agoura Hills Acorn, Jul 15»
2
Amy Schumer's 'Trainwreck' resets portrayal of female appetites on …
The whole movie is a celebration of the female appetite: epicurean, sexual and otherwise — the kind of appetite we've been encouraging and ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
3
Davidson: Janet Elway's Janet's Camp marks 10 years as a benefit …
... tacos, barbecued shrimp and assorted salads from Epicurean Catering) and activities ranging from a climbing wall and handwriting analysis ... «The Denver Post, Jul 15»
4
Ant Egg Burritos and Squid on a Stick: Expats' First Food Encounters
Each provides a unique glimpse into life as an expat – and the epicurean challenges global nomads invariably navigate. On Singapore's ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
5
Accion Chicago Kicks Off Ninth Fundraising Campaign
Tony Rubin, Epicurean Concierge Mobile App – Creating a mobile app for travelers in cities all over the world to assist with finding the best ... «Chicago Defender, Jul 15»
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Wineglass Bay Sail Walk with the Tasmanian Walking Company
Skipper Chris has turned out to be an enthusiast for 1970s rock 'n' roll, and while the evening's aperitifs are genteel, epicurean Tasmanian ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
7
Insight Vacations Welcomes Peru as its Inaugural South American …
Guests will also enjoy the cornucopia of epicurean experiences crafted into each itinerary, guaranteed to challenge even the most discerning of ... «GlobeNewswire, Jul 15»
8
Up North for July 9
The free four-day affair boasts live music, an international marketplace, epicurean delights, the BMO Harris Bank Storm the Bastille Run/Walk, ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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PHOTOS: £400m plans unveiled to transform Southampton waterfront
A gourmet "Epicurean market" offering top range produce would take its place next to a 250-bed, four or five-star hotel and spa and a large ... «Daily Echo, Jul 15»
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These are the 10 best airports in the world
Efficient layouts, epicurean dining, and luxe shopping are just a few of the features turning the airport experience on its nose. That's why Travel ... «Fortune, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Epicurean [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/epicurean>. May 2024 ».
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