I. |epə̇kyə|rēən, -pēk-, -|kyu̇rē- adjective
Etymology: Latin Epicure us (from Greek Epikoureios, from Epikouros ) + English -an
1. usually capitalized : of Epicurus or Epicureanism
2.
a. : given to the pursuit of pleasure or to the attainment of sensuous gratification : sensual
an epicurean family
b. : stimulating and satisfying to the senses
epicurean dishes
c. : of or relating to an epicure : luxurious
an epicurean life
Synonyms: see sensuous
II. noun
( -s )
1. usually capitalized : a follower of Epicurus
2. often capitalized : epicure 3
his adventures … had wasted his spirit, leaving him morally languid, a graceful and prudent epicurean — Francis Hackett
3. usually capitalized : apikores