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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.
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.

Date: 2019-10-09 05:11 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mrua7.livejournal.com
Napoleon was rather sophisticated when it came to his taste in food...most of the time. The only thing that didn't fit with Solo's epicurean standards was his penchant for hot dogs with catsup and onions.

Date: 2019-10-09 05:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] laurose8.livejournal.com
Nice! And a true gourmet recognises that popular food comes up with some winners.

Date: 2019-10-09 06:56 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mrua7.livejournal.com
Thank you! :D

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