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
In its archetypal form, the seduction plot features a sybaritic aristocrat who attempts to debauch an upstanding daughter of the bourgeoisie.
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Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
The gourmet scene is yet another aspect that makes Vienna a must-visit for sybaritic travelers.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
The gourmet scene is yet another aspect that makes Vienna a must-visit for sybaritic travelers.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sybaritic
Adjective
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All game was fair game, and eating wild things was both luxurious and banal—throughout the country the consumption of wild animals was entirely typical.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The spa Tucked away from the hotel’s main areas is the luxurious Lanesborough Club & Spa, an urban oasis widely recognized as one of the city's most exclusive wellness addresses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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There's a sensual coo just waiting to whisper out of you this week, Sagittarius, so be sure to set aside some time for intimacy.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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The contemporary luxury womenswear brand includes structured pieces with statement cutouts aplenty in the sensual designs from Mizrahi.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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There was a time when famed hedonistic hostess Rebekah Harkness despised parties.—
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
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Sun, sea, sand and sangria have reigned supreme here for decades, from the hedonistic super clubs that provide its late-night soundtrack, to the beach bars overlooking its famous Balearic sunset.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
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“Sybaritic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sybaritic. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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