/ep'i kyoo ree"euhn, -kyoor"ee-/ , adj.
1. fond of or adapted to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures; having luxurious tastes or habits, esp. in eating and drinking.
2. fit for an epicure: epicurean delicacies.
3. ( cap. ) of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Epicurus or Epicureanism.
n.
4. an epicure.
5. ( cap. ) a disciple of Epicurus.
[ 1350-1400; ME Epicurien Epicure ( us ) of Epicurus ( Epikoúreios ) + -AN ]
Syn. 2. gourmet, luxury, lavish, deluxe, rich.
Ant. 2. austere, simple, plain, modest, frugal.