sybariet

Dutch

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From Latin Sybarita, from Ancient Greek Συβαρίτης (Subarítēs, inhabitant of Subaris), from Σύβαρις (Súbaris, Sybaris, an ancient Greek city in southeastern Italy noted for the luxurious, pleasure-seeking habits of many of its inhabitants).

Noun

sybariet m (plural sybarieten, diminutive sybarietje n)

  1. A person devoted to pleasure and luxury; a sybarite.

Synonyms

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