Sybarite
(usually lowercase) a person devoted to luxury and pleasure.
an inhabitant of Sybaris.
Origin of Sybarite
1Other words for Sybarite
Other words from Sybarite
- syb·a·rit·ism [sib-uh-rahy-tiz-uhm], /ˈsɪb ə raɪˌtɪz əm/, noun
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How to use Sybarite in a sentence
He was not used to travelling on omnibuses, being something of a Sybarite who spared nothing to ensure his own comfort.
The Daffodil Mystery | Edgar WallaceSecondly, you are a Sybarite, and you do not without very serious reasons place yourself outside the pale of civilisation.
Mysterious Mr. Sabin | E. Phillips OppenheimShe was fed on the daintiest of fare, for Aggie was a Sybarite in all sensuous pleasures that were apart from sex.
Within the Law | Marvin DanaWe are told that one Sybarite, for instance, once ordered his slaves to prepare a couch for him of fresh rose leaves.
The Story of the Greeks | H. A. Guerber"Hear reason, you immoderate Sybarite," began Rhodopis, endeavoring with a smile to excuse her proceeding.
An Egyptian Princess, Complete | Georg Ebers
British Dictionary definitions for sybarite (1 of 2)
/ (ˈsɪbəˌraɪt) /
(sometimes capital) a devotee of luxury and the sensual vices
luxurious; sensuous
Origin of sybarite
1Derived forms of sybarite
- sybaritic (ˌsɪbəˈrɪtɪk) or rare sybaritical, adjective
- sybaritically, adverb
- sybaritism, noun
British Dictionary definitions for Sybarite (2 of 2)
/ (ˈsɪbəˌraɪt) /
a native or inhabitant of the ancient Greek colony of Sybaris
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