epicurean

• Qui recherche ou exprime le plaisir, en particulier celui de la table et des plaisirs raffinés de la vie.

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.

   Épicurien (adonné au plaisir)

   • 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.

   Synonymesluxuriousself-indulgentsensualsybaritic

   Antonymesabstemiousasceticaustereself-denying

2. Philosophical schoolC2formal

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

   épicurien (philosophie d'Épicure)

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

• Nom désignant une personne qui apprécie particulièrement la nourriture et les boissons raffinées, ou qui est adonnée à la recherche des plaisirs sensuels et du luxe.

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.

   épicurien (personne qui aime les plaisirs raffinés)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbon vivantepicuregastronomegourmethedonistsensualistsybarite

   Antonymesasceticpuritanstoic