epicure

noungourmet

Synonyms for epicure

noun gourmet

Word Origin & History

late 14c., "follower of Epicurus," from Latin Epicurus, from Greek Epicouros (341-270 B.C.E.), Athenian philosopher who taught that pleasure is the highest good and identified virtue as the greatest pleasure; the first lesson recalled, the second forgotten, and the name used pejoratively for "one who gives himself up to sensual pleasure" (1560s), especially "glutton, sybarite" (1774). Epicurus' school opposed by stoics, who first gave his name a reproachful sense. Non-pejorative meaning "one who cultivates refined taste in food and drink" is from 1580s.

Example Sentences for epicure

It was introduced into England as an epicure's dish in the seventeenth century.

Kingozi's methods of eating had in them little of the epicure.

Across the top of its door were painted in gold letters, the words: "The Epicure."

I was always an epicure in the matter of love, and knew the best when I found it.

These are quite an epicure's dish, and care must be taken to cook them slowly.

Certainly, he mused to himself, his brother was an epicure in love.

Your book, "The Epicure of Medicine," is worth its weight in gold.

We are told by Chaucer that he was a great householder and an epicure.

The oyster is now a dish for the epicure and the lobster for the millionaire.

The epicure always commands the respect of those who serve him.

epicure

Synonyms for epicure

connoisseur

eater

epicurean

glutton

gourmet

epicure

Synonyms for epicure

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