Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lucullan

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: lu-cul-lan
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Marked by lavishness and richness; sumptuous.

Example Sentences

"a Lucullan feast"
"He will deign to finish this simple fare and wash it down with nothing more Lucullan than beer."

Etymology

After the Roman general Lucullus (circa 117-57 B.C.E.), known for his sumptuous banquets.

Inflected Forms

more Lucullan (comparative) most Lucullan (superlative)

Phrases

Lucullan marble

Synonyms

lavish plush plushy

Questions

What does lucullan mean?: Marked by lavishness and richness; sumptuous.
Where does lucullan come from?: After the Roman general Lucullus (circa 117-57 B.C.E.), known for his sumptuous banquets.

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