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epicureanism

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \-ə-ˌni-zəm\
    • /ˌe.pɪ.kjʊə.ˈriːə.nɪzm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \-ə-ˌni-zəm\

Definitions of epicureanism word

  • noun epicureanism An ancient school of philosophy founded in Athens by Epicurus. The school rejected determinism and advocated hedonism (pleasure as the highest good), but of a restrained kind: mental pleasure was regarded more highly than physical, and the ultimate pleasure was held to be freedom from anxiety and mental pain, esp. that arising from needless fear of death and of the gods. 1
  • noun epicureanism the philosophy of Epicurus or his school 0
  • noun epicureanism adherence to or practice of this philosophy 0
  • abbreviation EPICUREANISM epicurism 0
  • noun epicureanism A system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus (c. 340–c. 270 BC). 0
  • noun epicureanism (archaic) atheist. 0
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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Synonyms for epicureanism

noun epicureanism

  • sensualism — subjection to sensual appetites; sensuality.
  • debauchery — You use debauchery to refer to the drinking of alcohol or to sexual activity if you disapprove of it or regard it as excessive.
  • enjoyment — The state or process of taking pleasure in something.
  • gratification — the state of being gratified; great satisfaction.
  • indulgence — the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
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Antonyms for epicureanism

noun epicureanism

  • dissatisfaction — the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.
  • sorrow — distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.
  • unhappiness — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
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