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
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The Witnesses were known for being good stewards of their real-estate empire, maintaining the buildings well and keeping things in good working order, even if the renovations were utilitarian rather than glamorous or luxurious.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
24 Mar. 2026
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The ultra-luxurious Family Selection Ambassador Suite adds extra space and indulgence.—
Sheryl Nance Nash,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere, Parfums de Marly’s newest scent leans crisp and luminous thanks to yuzu, while Tom Ford Beauty’s aptly named Figue Érotique explores fruit from a darker angle—sensual, slightly moody, and unmistakably decadent.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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But nothing can match her performance in It Happened One Night for sheer funny-sensual energy.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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MacFarlane voices the hedonistic, anthropomorphic teddy bear in the series that serves as a prequel to Universal’s 2012 comedy film of the same name and its 2015 sequel.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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In 1972, Hannes (Enzo Brumm), a gangly farm boy adrift in a hedonistic haze of hormones and counterculture, stumbles upon a revelation through his contact with a love interest’s geranium.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Sybaritic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sybaritic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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