Word of the Day

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

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.

Comments

[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.

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

Nice! And a true gourmet recognises that popular food comes up with some winners.

[pfrye.livejournal.com]

Mr. Waverly sighed and tried to hide his impatience as the UNCLE head accountant continued his monthly tirade about Agent Solo's expense reports.
Mr. Pennyfeather slapped his hand on the offending report, "Really Mr. Waverly, I can't see how such an epicurean based report can be approved, filet mignon, champagne, truffles, chocolate mousse! Agents can get by perfectly well on hamburgers and beer! We are NOT made of money, sir!"
Mr. Waverly bit on his pipe stem to keep his temper. Finally calm he mumbled out "What? No rubber duck this month?"
Mr. Pennyfeather sputtered.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :D

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

LOL!