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Added 10 October 2026

epicurean

/ˌɛp.ɪ.kjʊəˈɹiː.n̩/ adjective

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about epicurean at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Pursuing pleasure, especially in reference to food or comfort.
Devoted to luxurious living.

noun

One who is devoted to pleasure.

Origin

From Epicurean (“follower of Epicureanism”).

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