epicure
/'epikjuə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who cultivates a refined taste for the pleasures of the senses, particularly those derived from fine food and drink. An epicure is known for seeking and appreciating high quality, luxury, and subtlety in culinary experiences.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- As a true epicure, he travels the world in search of the perfect truffle.
- The dinner party was planned by an epicure, so every course was a masterpiece of flavor.
Advanced Usage
- "Epicure of...": This construction emphasizes a person's refined taste in a specific area beyond general gastronomy.
- She is an epicure of rare teas, able to distinguish subtle notes from different regions.
Variants and Related Words
- Epicurean (adj/noun): Pertaining to the luxurious enjoyment of sensual pleasures, especially food and drink, or a person who follows this philosophy. (e.g., )
- Epicurism (noun): The practices or doctrines characteristic of an epicure.
Synonyms
- Gourmet: A connoisseur of good food and drink.
- Gastronome: An expert in food and cuisine.
- Bon vivant: A person who enjoys a sociable and luxurious lifestyle.
- Connoisseur: An expert judge in matters of taste (can apply to art, wine, food, etc.).
Antonyms
- Ascetic: A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstains from indulgence.
- Glutton: A person who eats and drinks excessively without discrimination.
Related Idioms
- "To have an epicure's palate": To have a highly refined and discriminating sense of taste.
- With his ability to identify every herb in the dish, he truly has an epicure's palate.
Noun
- a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)