epicurean

• Relacionado con la búsqueda o dedicación al placer, especialmente en la comida y la bebida.

Relating to or devoted to the pursuit of pleasure, especially in food and drink.

1. Devoted to pleasureC2formal

   Relating to or characterized by the pursuit of pleasure, especially in food, drink, and comfort.

   Epicúreo (dedicado al placer)

   • He led an epicurean lifestyle, always seeking the finest cuisine.
   • The resort offered an epicurean experience with gourmet meals and spa treatments.
   • Her epicurean tastes made her a connoisseur of fine wines.

   Sinónimosluxuriousself-indulgentsensualsybaritic

   Antónimosabstemiousasceticaustereself-denying

2. Philosophical schoolC2formal

   Relating to the philosophy of Epicurus, which advocates for a life of moderate pleasure and the avoidance of pain.

   Epicúreo (filosofía de Epicuro)

   • The epicurean philosophy emphasizes friendship and simple pleasures.
   • He studied epicurean texts to understand ancient ethics.
   • Epicurean ideas influenced later thinkers about happiness.

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que encuentra especial placer en la comida y bebida refinadas, o que se entrega a la búsqueda de los placeres sensuales y el lujo.

A noun referring to a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink, or someone devoted to the pursuit of sensual pleasure and luxury.

1. Person devoted to pleasureC2formal

   A person who enjoys and seeks out refined pleasures, especially food and drink.

   Persona dada al placer

   • He was an epicurean who traveled the world for the finest cuisine.
   • The restaurant caters to epicureans with its gourmet menu.
   • She lived as an epicurean, indulging in luxury and comfort.

   Sinónimosbon vivantepicuregastronomegourmethedonistsensualistsybarite

   Antónimosasceticpuritanstoic