Epicurean
Etymology
From the Greek philosopher Epicurus (341–270 BC), who taught that pleasure is the highest good — but meant chiefly the calm pleasure of a modest life free from pain and fear, not indulgence. Popular usage later narrowed and distorted his name toward luxury and gourmet appetite, so the everyday adjective sits some distance from the philosophy it comes from.
adjective · /ep-ih-kyoo-REE-un/
Devoted to refined sensory pleasure, especially fine food and drink.
What it names
Cultivated enjoyment of life’s pleasures — use it for the connoisseur’s taste for good eating, good wine, and comfort pursued with discernment.
Example
He brought an epicurean attention to the picnic, pairing each course with a wine he’d chosen weeks ahead.
Related idea
Hedonistic implies pursuing pleasure of any kind, often to excess; epicurean suggests refinement and discernment, an educated taste rather than raw indulgence.