epicurean
Devoted to indulgence
Epicurean describes devotion to sensory pleasure, especially fine food and drink.
An epicurean meal features carefully prepared dishes; an epicurean lifestyle prioritizes refined enjoyment.
The word derives from the Greek philosopher Epicurus, though his actual philosophy emphasized moderate pleasures and freedom from anxiety—quite different from the indulgent connotations the word now carries.
She had epicurean tastes in wine.
Science of fine dining
- cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- palateOral cavity ceiling
- delicaciesChoice, refined foods
degustation · sommelier · culinary · foodie · savory · umami · artisanal · farm-to-table
Named place designation
- ataraxiaImperturbable peace of mind
- atomismDiscrete particles compose everything
- hedonismPursuit of gratification
- kineticRelating to motion
prudence · moderation · Hellenistic · Lucretius · naturalism · materialism · ethics · tranquility
Self-indulgent, often corruptly
- hedonisticDevoted to sensual pursuits
- sumptuousSplendidly rich and costly
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
- extravagantExceeding sensible bounds
opulent · self-indulgent · gluttonous · immoderate · unrestrained · sybaritic · profligate · intemperate
Improved through nurture
- discerningHaving keen judgment
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- tastefulAesthetically appropriate and pleasing
discriminating · polished · exquisite · nuanced · selective · subtle · aesthetic · urbane
gastronomy
Science of fine dining
- cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- palateOral cavity ceiling
delicacies · degustation · sommelier · culinary · foodie · savory · umami · artisanal · farm-to-table · charcuterie
Garden
Named place designation
- ataraxiaImperturbable peace of mind
- atomismDiscrete particles compose everything
- hedonismPursuit of gratification
kinetic · prudence · moderation · Hellenistic · Lucretius · naturalism · materialism · ethics · tranquility · friendship
decadent
Self-indulgent, often corruptly
- hedonisticDevoted to sensual pursuits
- sumptuousSplendidly rich and costly
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
extravagant · opulent · self-indulgent · gluttonous · immoderate · unrestrained · sybaritic · profligate · intemperate · excessive
cultivated
Improved through nurture
- discerningHaving keen judgment
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
tasteful · discriminating · polished · exquisite · nuanced · selective · subtle · aesthetic · urbane · cosmopolitan
aroma
Pleasant distinctive smell
luscious · succulent · velvety · mouthfeel · texture · aromatic · rich · smooth · delicate · savoring
- gastronomiescuisines, recipes, cooking, dining, restaurants
- pleasure seekershedonist, hedonists, pleasure seeker, pleasure seekers, pleasure-seeker
- Greek & RomanAchilles heel, Trojan horse, Pandora's box, Midas touch, Odyssey
- Mythological WordsAchilles heel, Adonis, aegis, ambrosia, Apollo
- EponymsDarwinian, Alzheimer's disease, Freudian slip, cardigan, Parkinson's disease
- indulgenceindulgence, indulge, indulgent, self-indulgent, overindulgence
epicureanascetic
One who renounces indulgence
abstemious · abstinent · austere · spartan · puritanical
epicureanglutton
Excessive, voracious eater
gluttonous · gourmand · gorger · guzzler · trencherman
epicureanstoic
Uncomplaining endurer of hardship
puritanical · spartan · disciplinarian · moralistic · rigorous