Of, pertaining to, or founded by Epicurus, the Greek philosopher; relating to the doctrines of Epicurus.[cap. or lowercase] Devoted to the pursuit of pleasure as the chief good.[lowercase] Given to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures; of luxurious tastes or habits, especially in eating and drinking; fond of good living.[lowercase] Contributing to the pleasures of the table; fit for an epicure.n. A follower of Epicurus, the great sensualistic philosopher of antiquity (341-270 b. c.), who founded a school at Athens about 307 b. c.n. [cap. or lowercase] A votary of pleasure, or one who pursues the pleasures of sense as the chief good; one who is fond of good living; a person of luxurious tastes, especially in eating and drinking; a gourmet; an epicure.