SYBARITIC

epicurean, luxurious, luxuriant, sybaritic, voluptuary, voluptuous

(adjective) displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses; “an epicurean banquet”; “enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs”; “Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence”; “a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

Sybaritic (comparative more Sybaritic, superlative most Sybaritic)

Of or relating to Sybaris or its inhabitants.

Etymology

Adjective

sybaritic (comparative more sybaritic, superlative most sybaritic)

Of or having the qualities of a sybarite; self-indulgent or decadent.

Having the character of or dedicated to excessive luxury.

Source: Wiktionary


Syb`a*rit"ic, Syb`a*rit"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. Sybariticus, Gr.

Definition: Of or pertaining to the Sybarites; resembling the Sybarites; luxurious; wanton; effeminate. "Sybaritic dinners." Bp. Warburton. "Sybaritical cloistres." Bp. Hall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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