epicureanism
/ˌepɪkjʊˈriːənɪzəm/noun
उच्चारण एपिक्युरीअनिज़म
एपिक्यूरसवाद, सुखवाद (एपिक्यूरस का दर्शन)
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(also Epicureanism) the philosophy of the ancient Greek thinker Epicurus, who taught that a calm life of simple pleasures, free from pain and fear, is the greatest good
एपिक्यूरसवाद, सुखवाद (एपिक्यूरस का दर्शन)
- Epicureanism is often misunderstood as a love of luxury.
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great enjoyment of pleasure, especially of good food and drink
भोग-विलास, खाने-पीने का शौक़
- His epicureanism showed in the fine dishes he cooked for his guests.
Synonyms hedonism sybaritism gourmandism
Opposite asceticism austerity abstinence
≈Synonyms and antonyms
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Do not confuse an epicure (a lover of fine food) and a glutton (a person who eats too much).
Epicure (उत्तम भोजन का पारखी) और glutton (बहुत ज़्यादा खाने वाला) में भ्रम न करें।
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One-word substitution
A person who takes great pleasure in fine food and drink is an epicure or a gourmet.
बढ़िया भोजन और पेय का शौक़ रखने वाला व्यक्ति epicure या gourmet कहलाता है।