Sybaritic
adjective
Loving luxury or pleasure, especially in a self-indulgent way.
Her sybaritic lifestyle includes daily spas and five-star vacations.

Often appears as...
- sybaritic lifestyle
- sybaritic pleasures
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Loving luxury or pleasure, especially in a self-indulgent way.
Her sybaritic lifestyle includes daily spas and five-star vacations.

Often appears as...
- sybaritic lifestyle
- sybaritic pleasures
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1

Negative Nuance
The term may imply excessive indulgence and a lack of restraint.

His sybaritic pursuits led to financial ruin.
Cultural Opulence
Used to describe habits or lifestyles reminiscent of ancient Sybaris's reputed luxury.

They enjoyed a sybaritic evening fit for ancient royalty.
Sensory Indulgence
Highlights pleasures derived from the senses, like taste, touch, or comfort.

The sybaritic bath was filled with rose petals and oils.
Negative Nuance
The term may imply excessive indulgence and a lack of restraint.

His sybaritic pursuits led to financial ruin.
Cultural Opulence
Used to describe habits or lifestyles reminiscent of ancient Sybaris's reputed luxury.

They enjoyed a sybaritic evening fit for ancient royalty.
Sensory Indulgence
Highlights pleasures derived from the senses, like taste, touch, or comfort.

The sybaritic bath was filled with rose petals and oils.
Negative Nuance
The term may imply excessive indulgence and a lack of restraint.

His sybaritic pursuits led to financial ruin.
Cultural Opulence
Used to describe habits or lifestyles reminiscent of ancient Sybaris's reputed luxury.

They enjoyed a sybaritic evening fit for ancient royalty.
Sensory Indulgence
Highlights pleasures derived from the senses, like taste, touch, or comfort.

The sybaritic bath was filled with rose petals and oils.
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