sybarite

noun
UK: /ˈsɪbəraɪt/
US: /ˈsɪbəˌraɪt/

  1. A person devoted to luxury and pleasure.

    1. He's such a sybarite, always seeking comfort.
    2. The wealthy sybarite enjoyed the finest foods and lavish parties.

Synonyms

hedonist pleasure-seeker voluptuary
sybarite adjective

  1. Characterized by or loving luxury and pleasure.

    1. They lead a sybarite lifestyle in Monaco.
    2. The sybarite tastes of the king were indulged with opulent feasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "sybarite" is /ˈsɪbəraɪt/ in British English and /ˈsɪbəˌraɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sybarite": hedonist, pleasure-seeker, voluptuary.

Example usage of "sybarite": "He's such a sybarite, always seeking comfort.". More examples on the page.