Epicure
noun
A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink, or who is a connoisseur in such matters.
Being an epicure, he always explored the best restaurants in town.
Often appears as...
- self-proclaimed epicure
- culinary epicure
noun
In the context of philosophy, a follower of the philosophy advocated by Epicurus, the ethic of individual pleasure as the ultimate good.
The artist was also known to be an epicure - he lived life in pursuit of pleasure.
Often appears as...
- epicure's philosophy
- modern day epicure
Usage tips
Approving
noun
A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink, or who is a connoisseur in such matters.
Being an epicure, he always explored the best restaurants in town.
Often appears as...
- self-proclaimed epicure
- culinary epicure
noun
In the context of philosophy, a follower of the philosophy advocated by Epicurus, the ethic of individual pleasure as the ultimate good.
The artist was also known to be an epicure - he lived life in pursuit of pleasure.
Often appears as...
- epicure's philosophy
- modern day epicure
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Pleasure in Finer Things
Implies a high standard and appreciation for quality, not just any food and drink.
An epicure would savor the complex flavors of a vintage wine.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sophistication
Often suggests someone well-versed in the cultural aspects of culinary arts.
She's an epicure who can explain the origins of every dish on the menu.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Typically used admiringly, signifying someone's refined taste in dining.
His epicurean tastes made him the perfect dinner party host.
Pro Tip 1/3Pleasure in Finer Things
Implies a high standard and appreciation for quality, not just any food and drink.
An epicure would savor the complex flavors of a vintage wine.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sophistication
Often suggests someone well-versed in the cultural aspects of culinary arts.
She's an epicure who can explain the origins of every dish on the menu.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Typically used admiringly, signifying someone's refined taste in dining.
His epicurean tastes made him the perfect dinner party host.
Pro Tip 1/3Pleasure in Finer Things
Implies a high standard and appreciation for quality, not just any food and drink.
An epicure would savor the complex flavors of a vintage wine.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sophistication
Often suggests someone well-versed in the cultural aspects of culinary arts.
She's an epicure who can explain the origins of every dish on the menu.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Typically used admiringly, signifying someone's refined taste in dining.
His epicurean tastes made him the perfect dinner party host.
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