The city of Lyctos in Crete forbade any Epicurean to enter it under penalty of the most frightful tortures.
Source: tatoeba (10783505)
Epicurean
/ˌɛp.ɪ.kjʊəˈɹiː.n̩/
Synonyms for "epicurean" (118 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (24)
Noun(5 words)
adherentamateurappetitivearbiterarbiter elegantiarumarbiter of tasteauthoritybent on pleasurebon vivantcarnalcarpet knightcognoscentecollectorconnaisseurconnoisseurcrapulentcrapulouscritic
Adjective(1 words)
culinary arts
Strong matches (35)
Noun(5 words)
Adjective(3 words)
Related words (59)
Adjective(5 words)
Noun(6 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: foodie, gourmet, adherent, amateur, appetitive.
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Synonym selection checklist
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When not to replace "epicurean"
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Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesaesthetic tasteethical theoryfood lovermoral philosophypersonphilosopherrefined temperamentsensory appreciationsensualisttasteful personalitythinker
More specific
10 entriesabsence of painancient Epicureanataraxiaculinary refinementepicurean sensibilitygastronomegastronomic disciplinegastronomistmodern Epicureantaste culture
Collocations
9 entriesepicurean dietepicurean lifestyleepicurean palateepicurean philosophyepicurean pleasuresepicurean sensibilitiesepicurean tastesfine diningrefined tastes
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
The powers of the Canadian voyageurs and hunters in the consumption of meat strike the greenhorn with wonder and astonishment; and are only equalled by the gastronomical capabilities exhibited by Indian dogs, both following the same plan in their epicurean gorgings.
Source: wiktionary
Though a list of the great writers contain all the constituents of an Epicurean feast, yet to most of us it resembles the menu of a Gargantuan banquet.
Source: wiktionary
I keep but a man and a maid, ever ready to slander and steal ; / I know it, and smile a hard-set smile, like a stoic, or like / A wiser epicurean, and let the world have its way.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "epicurean"?
Closest matches include foodie, gourmet, adherent, amateur, appetitive.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "epicurean"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.