SYBARITISM Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

sybaritism

noun

Definition of sybaritism

as in sensuality

excessive pursuit of fleshly pleasures the billionaire's extravagant parties were marked by a degree of sybaritism not seen since the days of decadent Rome

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Noun

Such an amalgamation opens up to a different spectatorial experience, a notion of sensuality that’s rarely a concern of writing on Brocka’s cinema.

— Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
The Tamil country is a realm of visual pleasure and honeyed sensuality, hard work and wise philosophy.

— Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

Definition of sensuality

Noun

And if DeBlois’s new movie flopped, the rides would stand as multimillion-dollar monuments to corporate hubris and Hollywood greed.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 14 July 2026
The plan also reads a bit like a fairy tale in which world leadership suddenly comes together, setting aside politics, personal interest, and greed for the sake of humanity.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 10 July 2026

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Desirée can so often come off a bundle of cliches of actresses of a certain age, all narcissism, hedonism and irresponsibility.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Food and Beverage Wrapped in cascades of cherry blossom, The Orchard Room reimagines afternoon tea with unapologetic hedonism—affectionately dubbed InfiniTEA.

— Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of hedonism

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