Meanings
adjectiveLucullian (comparative more Lucullian, superlative most Lucullian)
comparative more Lucullian · superlative most Lucullian
- Pertaining to or reminiscent of the Roman quaestor and politician Lucullus, famous for his wealth and banquets; lavish, extravagant.
Before he left he had a Lucullian breakfast and a blessed first cigarette.
1954, Ian Fleming, “Passionate Leave”, in Live and Let Die, London: Pan Books, published 1957, page 245Synonyms: Lucullean
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectivePertaining to or reminiscent of the Roman quaestor and politician Lucullus, famous for his wealth and banquets; lavish, extravagant.
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Origin
- LatinLuculliānus
- EnglishLucullian
From Latin Luculliānus.
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Lucullian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Lucullian
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