epicurean
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British pronunciation
/ˈɛpɪkjˌʊɹi‍ən/

Definiția și sensul cuvântului „epicurean” în engleză

Epicurean
01

a person who takes pleasure in refined, often sensual, enjoyment, especially in food and drink

example
Exemple
He was an epicurean who traveled the world to sample the finest cuisines.
The dinner party attracted several epicureans eager for gourmet tasting.
epicurean
01

relating to Epicurus, his philosophy, or the principles of epicureanism

example
Exemple
The lecture explored epicurean ideas about pleasure and the good life.
His epicurean outlook emphasized moderation and intellectual enjoyment.
02

epicurian, gastronomic

relating to enjoyment of luxuries, especially through delicious food and drink
example
Exemple
She prepared an epicurean feast fit for kings, with delicate foods and fine wines.
Ea a pregătit un ospăț epicurian demn de regi, cu mâncăruri delicate și vinuri fine.
They prepared an epicurean feast of crab cakes, filet mignon, and chocolate soufflé for their guests.
Au pregătit un ospăț epicurian din plăcinți cu crab, file mignon și sufleu de ciocolată pentru oaspeții lor.
03

epicurian, hedonist

focused on maximizing enjoyment and minimizing pain and discomfort through one's choices and actions
example
Exemple
His studies of ancient philosophy led him to adopt a more epicurean worldview centered on happiness.
Studiile sale de filosofie antică l-au determinat să adopte o viziune asupra lumii mai epicureană centrată pe fericire.
They approached life with an epicurean attitude, resolutely pursuing whatever brought them joy.
Ei au abordat viața cu o atitudine epicureană, urmărind cu hotărâre orice le aducea bucurie.
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