sybarite[noun]Synonyms: hedonist, carpet knight, pleasuremonger
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sybarite noun & adjective.
['sɪbǝrʌɪt] Also
Sybarite.
M16.[Latin Sybarita from Greek Subaritēs, from Subaris Sybaris (see below): see -ITE1.]A. noun. A native or inhabitant of Sybaris, an ancient Greek city of southern Italy, traditionally noted for the indulgence and luxury of its way of life;
transf. a person who is self-indulgent or devoted to sensuous luxury or pleasure; a sensualist.
M16.■ G. Daly A sybarite..Millais slept in most mornings.b. adjective. =
SYBARITIC.
L16. ■ sybaritish adjective sybaritic
M17. ■ sybaritism noun sybaritic habits or practices; devotion to luxury, sensuousness:
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