sybarite — a person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for sensuous luxury
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for sensuous luxury
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪbəˌraɪt/
Example Sentences
- The hotel caters to sybarites who demand silk sheets, gold-plated faucets, and 24-hour butler service.
- As a true sybarite, Marcus refused to eat anything that wasn't prepared by a Michelin-starred chef.
- The sybarite's mansion featured a chocolate fountain in every room and a personal masseuse on standby.
sybarite
NOUN[/ˈsɪbəˌraɪt/]
a person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for sensuous luxury
A sybarite reclines luxuriously, indulging in sensuous pleasures and lavish comfort
The sybarite's appetite for delight is their birthright — when pleasure calls, indulgence becomes the only appetite that ignites
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin Sybarita, referring to an inhabitant of Sybaris, an ancient Greek colony in southern Italy (8th-6th century BC). The city was famous for its citizens' extreme luxury and pleasure-seeking lifestyle before its eventual downfall.
Breakdown
Sybar- (from Sybaris, the ancient Greek city) + -ite (suffix meaning 'inhabitant of' or 'follower of')
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“The hotel caters to sybarites who demand silk sheets, gold-plated faucets, and 24-hour butler service.”
“As a true sybarite, Marcus refused to eat anything that wasn't prepared by a Michelin-starred chef.”
“The sybarite's mansion featured a chocolate fountain in every room and a personal masseuse on standby.”
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