lucullan

Lu·cul·lan

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loo-kuhl-uh n]
- /luˈkʌl ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loo-kuhl-uh n]
- /luˈkʌl ən/

Definitions of lucullan word

adjective lucullan (especially of banquets, parties, etc.) marked by lavishness and richness; sumptuous. 1
adjective lucullan of or relating to Lucullus or his life style. 1
adjective lucullan luxurious or sumptuous 0

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Origin of lucullan

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < Latin Lūcullānus; see Lucullus, -an

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Parts of speech for Lucullan

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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lucullan popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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