Epicurean
01
a person who takes pleasure in refined, often sensual, enjoyment, especially in food and drink
Exempel
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
Exempel
The lecture explored epicurean ideas about pleasure and the good life.
His epicurean outlook emphasized moderation and intellectual enjoyment.
02
epikureisk, gastronomisk
relating to enjoyment of luxuries, especially through delicious food and drink
Exempel
She prepared an epicurean feast fit for kings, with delicate foods and fine wines.
Hon förberedde en epikureisk festmåltid värdig kungar, med delikata rätter och fina viner.
They prepared an epicurean feast of crab cakes, filet mignon, and chocolate soufflé for their guests.
De förberedde en epikureisk festmåltid av krabbkakor, filet mignon och chokladsoufflé för sina gäster.
03
epikureisk, hedonistisk
focused on maximizing enjoyment and minimizing pain and discomfort through one's choices and actions
Exempel
His studies of ancient philosophy led him to adopt a more epicurean worldview centered on happiness.
Hans studier av antik filosofi ledde honom till att anta en mer epikureisk världsåskådning centrerad kring lycka.
They approached life with an epicurean attitude, resolutely pursuing whatever brought them joy.
De närmade sig livet med en epikureisk attityd, beslutsamt eftersträvande allt som gav dem glädje.
Lexikalt Träd
epicureanism
epicurean
epicure
