epicurean
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/ˌepɪkjʊˈriːən/
ep · i · cu · re · an
ˌep · ɪ · kjʊ · ˈriː · ən
English Definition
adj. pleasure-seeking; devoted to luxury
Significado en Español
epicúreo, hedonista
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
theo chủ nghĩa khoái lạc
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
Epicurus (Epicurus, hedonistic philosopher) → hedonistic.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the luxurious restaurant, Jane displayed her Epicurean taste, always choosing the most exquisite dishes. Which of the following is a synonym for “Epicurean”?
A
Frugal
B
Austere
C
Hedonistic
D
Miserly
Show answer
C — Hedonistic.
“epicurean” means adj. pleasure-seeking; devoted to luxury
Common questions about “epicurean”
What does “epicurean” mean?
epicurean — adj. pleasure-seeking; devoted to luxury. In Chinese: 享乐主义的.
How do you pronounce “epicurean”?
epicurean is pronounced /ˌepɪkjʊˈriːən/. It breaks into 5 syllables: ep · i · cu · re · an.
Is “epicurean” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. epicurean appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “epicurean”?
Epicurus (Epicurus, hedonistic philosopher) → hedonistic.
