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Synonyms of epicurean

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Another word for epicurean is lotus-eating. Other synonyms of epicurean are hedonistic, self-indulgent, decadent, hedonic and intemperate.

Synonyms and similar words for epicurean

adjectivePursuing pleasure, especially in reference to food or comfort.

adjectiveDevoted to luxurious living.

  • decadentLuxuriously self-indulgent.
  • epicuriousDevoted to luxurious living; epicureous; epicurean.
  • sybariticOf or having the qualities of a sybarite (“a person devoted to luxury and pleasure”); dedicated to excessive comfort...
  • Babylonian figuratively
  • epicureal
  • epicureous
  • epicurishEpicurean.
  • hedonicPursuing pleasure in a devoted manner.
  • intemperateIndulging any appetite or passion to excess, especially the drinking of alcohol.
  • lotus-eatingIn the manner of a lotus-eater.
  • naughtyDecadent, had as indulgence, especially an unhealthy one.
  • self-indulgentExhibiting tendencies of self-indulgence.
  • sensualisticAdopting or teaching the doctrines of sensualism.
  • sinfulDecadent (luxuriously self-indulgent).
  • sybariteSynonym of sybaritic (“of or having the qualities of a sybarite; dedicated to excessive comfort and enjoyment...
  • sybariticalSybaritic.
  • voluptuarianSynonym of voluptuary.
  • voluptuaryOf or relating to the seeking of sensual pleasure.
  • luxurious datedEnjoying the pleasures of luxury, accustomed to luxury.

nounOne who is devoted to pleasure.

  • pleasure seekerA person who is motivated by personal enjoyment; a hedonist.
  • hedonistSomeone devoted to hedonism.
  • bon viveurSynonym of bon vivant, a person who enjoys the good things in life, especially good food and drink.
  • epicureA person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.
  • high-stepper
  • lotus-eater figuratively
  • pleasuristSomeone devoted to worldly pleasure.
  • sensualistOne who holds to the doctrine of sensualism.
  • lapling archaic, derogatoryOne who has been fondled to excess; one fond of ease and sensual delights.
  • softling archaicA soft, effeminate person; a voluptuary.

Meaning of epicurean

  1. adjective Pursuing pleasure, especially in reference to food or comfort.
  2. adjective Devoted to luxurious living.
  3. noun One who is devoted to pleasure.

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Questions about synonyms of epicurean

What is another word for epicurean?
Epicurean has 31 synonyms on Word.ws, such as lotus-eating, hedonistic, self-indulgent, decadent, hedonic, intemperate, sybaritic and sybarite.
What does epicurean mean?
Epicurean means pursuing pleasure, especially in reference to food or comfort.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: epicurean (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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