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Lucullan

adjective Lu·cul·lan \lü-ˈkə-lən\

Definition of LUCULLAN

:  lavish, luxurious <a Lucullan feast>

Variants of LUCULLAN

Lu·cul·lan also Lu·cul·li·an \-ˈkə-lē-ən\
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Origin of LUCULLAN

Latin lucullanus of Licinius Lucullus; from his reputation for luxurious banquets
First Known Use: 1861

Related to LUCULLAN

Synonyms
Babylonian, deluxe, lavish, luxurious (also Lucullian), luxe, luxuriant, luxury, opulent, palace, palatial, plush, plushy, silken, sumptuous
Antonyms
ascetic (also ascetical), austere, humble, no-frills, spartan

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