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epicureans

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /-ˈkjʊr.i-/
    • /ˌep.ɪˈkjʊə.ri.ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /-ˈkjʊr.i-/

Definitions of epicureans word

  • noun epicureans Plural form of epicurean. 1
  • noun epicureans plural of epicurean. 0

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Parts of speech for Epicureans

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

epicureans popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

epicureans usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for epicureans

adjective epicureans

  • lushes — drunkard; alcoholic; sot.
  • connoisseurs — An expert judge in matters of taste.

noun epicureans

  • critics — Plural form of critic.
  • epicure — A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.

Antonyms for epicureans

noun epicureans

  • puritans — a member of a group of Protestants that arose in the 16th century within the Church of England, demanding the simplification of doctrine and worship, and greater strictness in religious discipline: during part of the 17th century the Puritans became a powerful political party.

Top questions with epicureans

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