as in luxurious
given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires
after putting in long hours for months on end, she was ready for a sybaritic sojourn at some ridiculously expensive spa
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Recent Examples of sybaritic
The gourmet scene is yet another aspect that makes Vienna a must-visit for sybaritic travelers.
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Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sybaritic
Adjective
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Her nursery is luxurious with cushions and toys, soft rugs and sofas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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In terms of places to stay, the region’s revival has been led by the arrival of Fowlescombe Farm, a 450-acre regenerative retreat near the wilds of Dartmoor featuring 10 luxurious suites housed in timeworn stone barns and a Victorian farmhouse, decorated in a sleek but sensitive contemporary style.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The two share a vampy, sexy, sensual stylistic code.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Jan. 2026
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The result is eveningwear that feels sensual, refined and effortlessly modern.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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At Tender, Whitney clashes with his more hedonistic co-founder Jonah (Kal Penn) and bosses around his assistant Haley (Kiernan Shipka).—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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Tyler, the Creator’s Don’t Tap the Glass, ironically, is the least piercing and the most hedonistic, by design.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Sybaritic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sybaritic. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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