SYBARITE


Meaning of SYBARITE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' si-b ə - ˌ r ī t

Function: noun

Date: circa 1555

1 [from the notorious luxury of the Sybarites] : VOLUPTUARY , SENSUALIST

2 capitalized : a native or resident of the ancient city of Sybaris

– syb · a · rit · ic \ ˌ si-b ə - ' ri-tik \ adjective

– syb · a · rit · i · cal · ly \ -ti-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb

– syb · a · rit · ism \ ' si-b ə - ˌ r ī - ˌ ti-z ə m \ noun

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