Lucullan

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Marked by lavishness and richness; sumptuous.

    "A Lucullan feast"

Adjective
  1. 1
    characterized by extravagance and profusion wordnet

Synonyms

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lavishluculliteluculliteplushplushyrich

Example

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""He will deign to finish this simple fare and wash it down with nothing more Lucullan than beer.""

Etymology

After the Roman general Lucullus (circa 117-57 B.C.E.), known for his sumptuous banquets.

Related phrases

Lucullan marble

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