Lucullan
Americanadjective
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(especially of banquets, parties, etc.) marked by lavishness and richness; sumptuous.
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of or relating to Lucullus or his lifestyle.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Lucullan
First recorded in 1855–60; from Latin Lūcullānus; Lucullus, -an
Example Sentences
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The afternoon before the Lasker bash, Lynda graced a table at Manhattan's scintillating La Caravelle restaurant, while her Secret Service escort went around the corner for a less Lucullan lunch.
From Time Magazine Archive
Within a decade, he made his hostelry the city's social and political clubhouse �partly because there was nothing better, partly because of the Lucullan table he set.
From Time Magazine Archive
A daily struggle for survival replaced Lucullan orgies.
From Time Magazine Archive
Snooty, half filled with celebrities, half with celebrity-chasers, offering Lucullan food but not even the twang of a guitar, is Jack & Charlie's legendary "21."
From Time Magazine Archive
Once a month Marrineal gave a bachelor dinner of Lucullan repute.
From Success A Novel by Adams, Samuel Hopkins
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