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sybarite
noun syb·a·rite \ˈsi-bə-ˌrīt\
Definition of SYBARITE
1
[from the notorious luxury of the Sybarites] : voluptuary, sensualist
2
capitalized : a native or resident of the ancient city of Sybaris
— syb·a·rit·ic \ˌsi-bə-ˈri-tik\ adjective
— syb·a·rit·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
— syb·a·rit·ism \ˈsi-bə-ˌrī-ˌti-zəm\ noun
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First Known Use of SYBARITE
circa 1555
Related to SYBARITE
- Synonyms
- debauchee, decadent, hedonist, sensualist, voluptuary
- Antonyms
- ascetic
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