epicurism

9.9

A way of life that enjoys fine food, good wine, and luxury

noun
/ˌɛpɪˈkjʊərɪzəm/

: epicurismo

Her love for gourmet cuisine and fine wine was a clear expression of epicurism.

Examples

The lavish parties were marked by an atmosphere of epicurism and indulgence.
His epicurism was evident in his choice of restaurants.
He was sometimes criticized for his epicurism rather than his intellectual achievements.
She embraces epicurism in every aspect of her life.
Her love for gourmet cuisine and fine wine was a clear expression of epicurism.
The lavish parties were marked by an atmosphere of epicurism and indulgence.
He was sometimes criticized for his epicurism rather than his intellectual achievements.

Synonyms

gourmandism

vsepicurism

1 9.8

A strong love of good food, often eating too much

is broader, embracing refined tastes, drink, sensual pleasures, and a luxurious lifestyle

How Hedonistic

hedonism

8 7.5

decadence

20 8.1

epicurism

9.9

indulgence

37 6.0

enjoyment

81 1.0

Surface Forms

epicurism singular

epicurisms plural

Morphology

epicurism = epicure (transparent) = epicure + ism

The noun is formed by adding the productive suffix '-ism' to 'epicure', yielding the practice/doctrine related to epicures in a directly derivable way.

Etymology

Epicurism comes from the name of the Greek thinker Epicurus, who said 'pleasure' is an important part of life, and it is related to the word epicure, which means a lover of fine food. So epicurism means living for 'pleasure', especially 'good food and drink' and enjoying fine things.