Sybarite
noun
A person who is devoted to a life of pleasure and luxury.
He lived like a sybarite, enjoying the finest wines and gourmet meals.
Usage tips
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lifestyle of a sybarite,sybarite pleasures,sybarite tendencies
noun
A person who is devoted to a life of pleasure and luxury.
He lived like a sybarite, enjoying the finest wines and gourmet meals.
Usage tips
Neutral
lifestyle of a sybarite,sybarite pleasures,sybarite tendencies
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphoric Usage
While 'sybarite' literally refers to pleasure, it can be used metaphorically to describe someone consumed by their desires.
He was a sybarite in business, always seeking the best deal without considering ethics.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Context
Understanding its literary origins can enhance appreciation for character analysis in literature.
Many classical stories feature sybarites who often meet downfall due to their excess.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
In informal speech, it can be used humorously.
Don't be such a sybarite when we have to save money for the trip.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphoric Usage
While 'sybarite' literally refers to pleasure, it can be used metaphorically to describe someone consumed by their desires.
He was a sybarite in business, always seeking the best deal without considering ethics.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Context
Understanding its literary origins can enhance appreciation for character analysis in literature.
Many classical stories feature sybarites who often meet downfall due to their excess.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
In informal speech, it can be used humorously.
Don't be such a sybarite when we have to save money for the trip.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphoric Usage
While 'sybarite' literally refers to pleasure, it can be used metaphorically to describe someone consumed by their desires.
He was a sybarite in business, always seeking the best deal without considering ethics.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Context
Understanding its literary origins can enhance appreciation for character analysis in literature.
Many classical stories feature sybarites who often meet downfall due to their excess.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
In informal speech, it can be used humorously.
Don't be such a sybarite when we have to save money for the trip.
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