sybarite

syb·a·rite

noun \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

Examples of SYBARITE

1. <the prince was remembered as a self-indulgent sybarite, not as a statesman or warrior>

First Known Use of SYBARITE

circa 1555

Related to SYBARITE

Synonyms: debauchee, decadent, hedonist, sensualist, voluptuary

Antonyms: ascetic

Related Words: Cyrenaic, Epicurean; bon vivant, epicure, glutton, gourmand; libertine, playboy, rake, roué; playgirl

Near Antonyms: killjoy, spoilsport, wet blanket; fuddy-duddy, prude, straight arrow

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