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

The happy couple, naturally, take occasional breaks to sip champagne, soak in a bubble bath and lasciviously feed each other ice cream amid the barely dressed, hedonistic debauchery.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
In the series, which began its second season last month, Okeniyi plays Leighton Vance, billionaire tech chief; Leighton Vance, hedonistic nepo baby; and Leighton Vance, spiritual guru.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of hedonistic

Adjective

Unlike many other leftists, who saw the Nazis as mere puppets of capitalism, Seghers understood the raw, sensual appeal of the Fascist message.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Vanilla Bouclé offers a similar sensual scent experience, this time leaning more into the sweetness of gourmands and woody notes like white almond, coconut milk, sandalwood and chamomile.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of sensual

Adjective

Today, a number of wellness services have tuned into the island's rugged and sybaritic sides.

— Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of sybaritic

Adjective

The difference between one frame rate and another can be the difference between wanting to ogle a voluptuous demon and wanting to squish her like a bug.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026
Everyone, meanwhile, can enjoy the simple, perfect sight gag of a voluptuous sheep cleaning a blackboard with her ample fleece.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of voluptuous

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