Word of the Day: Lucullan

Can you pronounce lucullan?

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

adjective 1. (Especially of food) Extremely luxurious. "The socialite had a taste for Lucullan meals and lavish vacations." "I was impressed by the lavish, Lucullan amenities in the hotel suites." "The convention ended with a Lucullan banquet." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Latin, mid-19th century From Our Network Today's Top Product Picks on Sale Great finds, even better prices — grab them while they last! Browse Deals This word comes directly from the name of Licinius Lucullus, a first-century BCE Roman general, famous for giving lavish banquets. As it's an eponym (a word named after a person), it's usually capitalized. While "Lucullan" often describes luxurious gastronomic experiences, it's used for a building material as well. ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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