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Sybarite: meaning, definitions and examples

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sybarite

 

[ ˈsɪbəˌraɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

luxury lifestyle

A sybarite is someone who loves luxury and pleasure, often to excess. They enjoy all the finer things in life and spare no expense on indulging their desires.

Synonyms

bon vivant, epicure, pleasure-seeker

Examples of usage

  • Despite his humble beginnings, he transformed into a sybarite after becoming wealthy.
  • The sybarite spent a fortune on designer clothes and fine dining.

Translations

Translations of the word "sybarite" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sibarita

🇮🇳 भोगवादी

🇩🇪 Lebemann

🇮🇩 hedonis

🇺🇦 сибарит

🇵🇱 sybaryta

🇯🇵 享楽主義者 (きょうらくしゅぎしゃ)

🇫🇷 sybarite

🇪🇸 sibarita

🇹🇷 zevk düşkünü

🇰🇷 쾌락주의자

🇸🇦 متع الحياة

🇨🇿 požitkář

🇸🇰 požitkár

🇨🇳 享乐主义者 (xiǎnglè zhǔyì zhě)

🇸🇮 sibarit

🇮🇸 sællífi

🇰🇿 сибарит

🇬🇪 სიბარიტი

🇦🇿 sibarit

🇲🇽 sibarita

Etymology

The term sybarite originates from the ancient Greek city of Sybaris, known for its luxurious lifestyle and hedonistic ways. The Sybarites were infamous for their love of pleasure and excess, leading to the modern usage of the word to describe someone who indulges in luxury and extravagance. Over time, the term has come to symbolize a person who prioritizes pleasure and comfort above all else.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,592, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.