epicureal
UK/ˌɛpɪkjʊəˈɹiːəl/US/ˌɛpɪˈkjʊɹiəl/
epicureal is the alternative form of epicurean.
Meaning of epicurean
Adjective
epicurean (comparative more epicurean, superlative most epicurean)
- Pursuing pleasure, especially in reference to food or comfort.
- The powers of the Canadian voyageurs and hunters in the consumption of meat strike the greenhorn with wonder and astonishment; and are only equalled by the gastronomical capabilities exhibited by Indian dogs, both following the same plan in their epicurean gorgings.1847, George Frederick Augustus Ruxton, Adventures in Mexico and the Rocky Mountains, page 267
- Synonyms:
- Cyrenaic, hedonistic
- Devoted to luxurious living.
- Synonyms:
- decadent, epicurious, sybaritic, Babylonian, epicureal, epicureous, epicurish, hedonic, hedonistic, intemperate
Synonyms of epicureal
- epicurean
- epicureous
- epicurish
- Babylonian
- decadent
- hedonic
- hedonistic
- intemperate
- lotus-eating
- naughty
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Forms of epicureal
| comparative | more epicureal |
|---|---|
| superlative | most epicureal |
Questions about epicureal
- What is epicureal the alternative form of?
- Epicureal is the alternative form of epicurean.
- How do you pronounce epicureal?
- Epicureal is pronounced /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊɹiəl/ (US).
Words near epicureal in the dictionary
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