Sybarite

American  

[sib-uh-rahyt] / ˈsɪb əˌraɪt /

noun

1. (usually lowercase) a person devoted to luxury and pleasure.

   Synonyms:

   sensualist

2. an inhabitant of Sybaris.

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sybarite ¹ British  

/ ˈsɪbəˌraɪt, ˌsɪbəˈrɪtɪk /

noun

1. (sometimes capital) a devotee of luxury and the sensual vices

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adjective

1. luxurious; sensuous

sybarite ² British  

/ ˈsɪbəˌraɪt /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the ancient Greek colony of Sybaris

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Other Word Forms

• sybaritic adjective
• sybaritically adverb
• sybaritism noun

Etymology

Origin of Sybarite

1590–1600; < Latin Sybarīta < Greek Sybarī́tēs. See Sybaris, -ite ¹

Example Sentences

The Maranello flagship, for example, was overhauled by London’s Sybarite studio and given an undulating facade of red glass and white brick walls.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2021

An extra three furlongs looks sure to help Sybarite and the race in which he ran in November has been an excellent pointer.

From The Guardian • Mar. 11, 2011

Brennan, who had made his disappointment clear after partnering the horse in a less-impressive workout at Warwick 12 days earlier, declared himself far more satisfied after a spin around the circuit with stablemate Sybarite.

From The Guardian • Feb. 26, 2011

To amuse themselves, according to legend, the superb Sybarite cavalrymen trained their horses to dance to pipe music.

From Time Magazine Archive

"The greatest Sybarite could scarcely desire to be more comfortable," I answered.

From Pharos, The Egyptian A Romance by Boothby, Guy