Sybaris

[ sib-uh-ris ]

noun

1. an ancient Greek city in S Italy: noted for its wealth and luxury; destroyed 510 b.c.

Sybaris

/ ˈsɪbərɪs /

noun

1. a Greek colony in S Italy, on the Gulf of Taranto: notorious for its luxurious living, founded about 720 bc and sacked in 510

Example Sentences

On one border was the figure of Alkisthenes himself, on the other was depicted the emblematic figure of his native city, Sybaris.

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The opulence of Sybaris was soon followed by luxury, and such a dissoluteness as is scarcely possible.

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Lydia, I conjure thee by all the powers above, to tell me why you are so intent to ruin Sybaris by inspiring him with love?

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We may compare with Venice what is known about the ancient Hellenic city of Sybaris.

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So Dorieos joined them in an expedition against Sybaris and helped them to conquer Sybaris.

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