Word of the Day

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Here we go! Write a few sentences and use the word of the day, then post it in the comments.

Epicurean

[ep-ə-kyə-rē-ehn]Part of speech: adjective

Origin: greek, 15th century

• Relating to enjoyment and gratification, especially through fine food and drink
• Devoted to refined pleasures and the deliberate avoidance of pain or suffering

Examples of Epicurean in a sentence

• Her epicurean lifestyle immersed her in a world of rare wines and gourmet foods.
• The price tag for his epicurean life was high, but such was the cost of savoring the finer things in life.

Illya wouldn't have described himself as an epicurean, it would not have been compatible with his socialist upbringing. That said, his enjoyment of food was acknowledged by all who knew him.

The Epicurean - A Little Drabble Do Ya! - October 9th

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This drabble was prompted by today's word of the day - epicurean.

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Sitting opposite his partner, in a high class restaurant, Napoleon Solo marvelled at the variety of dishes Illya had ordered. The Russian had even sampled some things from the American’s plate.

"It stands to reason that I would be a lover of all kinds of foods," stated Illya, after Napoleon made comment.

"How so?" asked Solo, doubtfully.

"Well, Kuryakin is practically the same word as epicurean."

Napoleon rolled his eyes; a gesture normally associated with the man in front of him.

“Even for you, that’s stretching it a little.”

Illya smiled broadly, as he speared a carrot with his fork.

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