sybaritic
adjective
Fond of sensuous luxury or pleasure; excessively devoted to pleasure and self-indulgence. Describes a lifestyle of refined hedonism.
Etymology
From Latin "Sybariticus," from Greek "Sybarites" (inhabitant of Sybaris), an ancient Greek city in southern Italy famous for its luxurious lifestyle and love of pleasure.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The resort catered to guests with sybaritic tastes and unlimited budgets."
- 2.
"After years of hard work, he embraced a more sybaritic existence."
- 3.
"The palace featured sybaritic comforts including heated marble floors."
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Fun Fact
Ancient Sybaris was reportedly so luxurious that citizens taught horses to dance to music and banned noisy trades from residential areas. The city was destroyed by neighbors in 510 BCE, perhaps envious of such excess.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 9 letters (S, Y, B, A, R, I, T, I, C)
Scrabble Value: 16 points
Tip: Words ending in "IC" are often good scoring opportunities.
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