CYRENAIC Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of Cyrenaic

as in hedonistic

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noun

as in Epicurean

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Adjective

What to do nearby Marrakech—one of the most dynamic, colorful, historic, lively, and hedonistic cities in Morocco—is five minutes away, and within walking distance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
After learning of an evil rock promoter’s plan to use heavy metal to keep society sedated in a cycle of hedonistic pleasure, a stylish metallic alien arrives on Earth to save humanity and rock out!

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026

Definition of hedonistic

Adjective

But in keeping with its protagonist’s difficulty staring at his feelings head-on, The Vampire Lestat—and the marketing that preceded its premiere—doesn’t start with ballads or sensual odes to far-reaching love.

— Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
Any greater eroticism is largely kept off screen, but such scenes crackle with sensual possibility.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 July 2026

Definition of sensual

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Marbella is once again attracting a moneyed, glamorous crowd, with sybaritic beach clubs, fashion pop-ups, standout restaurants, and sprawling spas that promise head-to-toe pampering.

— Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
In its archetypal form, the seduction plot features a sybaritic aristocrat who attempts to debauch an upstanding daughter of the bourgeoisie.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Definition of sybaritic

Adjective

Bristol’s Tara Clerkin Trio are steeped in their hometown’s trip-hop tradition, but their approach is more folk-rock than the voluptuous blues associated with Tricky or Massive Attack.

— Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 5 June 2026
Enthusiasts love it for its voluptuous beauty and buttery-smooth typing action.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026

Definition of voluptuous

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