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epicureans

/ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriənz/ /ˌɛpɪkəˈriənz/

Meanings
noun
One who is devoted to pleasure.

Examples :

"The restaurant attracted epicureans who appreciated fine wine and exquisite food. "
philosophy character person attitude value

Related Words

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who noun

/huː/

A person under discussion; a question of which person.

"The teacher asked, "Who will present the project next week?" "

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restaurant noun

/ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

"After school, my family went to a restaurant for dinner. "

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appreciated verb

/əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/ /əˈpriːʃiˌeɪtɪd/

To be grateful or thankful for.

"I appreciate your efforts"

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one noun

/wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/

The digit or figure 1.

"My son's math test had only one correct answer for the last problem. "

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food noun

/fuːd/ /fud/

Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.

"The innkeeper brought them food and drink."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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attracted verb

/əˈtɹæktɪd/

To pull toward without touching.

"A magnet attracts iron filings."

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exquisite noun

/ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/

Fop, dandy.

"He was quite the exquisite, always meticulously dressed in the latest fashions and carrying a silk handkerchief. "

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wine noun

/waɪn/

An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting the juice of grapes.

"She ordered some wine for the meal."

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pleasure noun

/ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/

A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

"He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

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fine noun

/fæːn/ /faɪn/ /ˈfiːneɪ/

Fine champagne; French brandy.

"My grandfather brought a bottle of fine champagne for the family celebration. "

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devoted verb

/dɪˈvəʊtəd/

To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter

"I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way."