epicurism

epicurism
epicurism [ep′i kyoor iz΄əm]
n.
the tastes, habits, or pursuits of an epicure

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ep·i·cur·ism (ĕpʹĭ-kyo͝o-rĭz'əm, ĕp'ĭ-kyo͝orʹĭz-əm) n.
The beliefs, tastes, or lifestyle of an epicure.

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  • Epicurism — Ep i*cu*rism, n. [Cf. F. [ e]picurisme.] 1. The doctrines of Epicurus. [1913 Webster] 2. Epicurean habits of living; luxury. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • epicurism — [ep′i kyoor iz΄əm] n. the tastes, habits, or pursuits of an epicure …   English World dictionary

  • epicurism — noun Date: 1586 the practices or tastes of an epicure or an epicurean …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • epicurism — noun Epicureanism Deep hidden under wretchedest god forgetting Cants, Epicurisms, ; forgotten as under foulest fat Lethe mud and weeds, there is yet, in all hearts born into this God’s World, a spark of the Godlike slumbering …   Wiktionary

  • epicurísm — s. n …   Romanian orthography

  • epicurism — ep·i·cur·ism || epɪkjÊŠrɪzm n. tastes and lifestyle of an epicure; epicurean habits or indulgence …   English contemporary dictionary

  • epicurism — n. 1. Sensuality, luxury, luxurious living, free living, Sybaritism. 2. Doctrines of Epicurus, Epicureanism, hedonism, eudaemonism …   New dictionary of synonyms

  • epicurism — ep·i·cur·ism …   English syllables

  • epicurism — noun the disposition and habits of an epicure • Hypernyms: ↑disposition, ↑temperament …   Useful english dictionary

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