See Also: sybarite(dictionary)

sybarite (iou)



sybarite noun & adjective. Also Sybarite. M16.
[Latin Sybarita from Greek Subarites, from Subaris Sybaris (see below): see -ITE1.]
A. noun. A native or inhabitant of Sybaris, an ancient Greek city of southern Italy, traditionally noted for the indulgence and luxury of its way of life; transf. a person who is self-indulgent or devoted to sensuous luxury or pleasure; a sensualist. M16.
G. Daly A sybarite..Millais slept in most mornings.
b. adjective. = SYBARITIC. L16.
sybaritish adjective sybaritic M17.
sybaritism noun sybaritic habits or practices; devotion to luxury, sensuousness: M19.