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sybaritism (ˈsɪbəraɪtɪzəm) 

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noun

  1. the condition of being devoted to luxury and pleasure

sybarite (ˈsɪbəˌraɪt Pronunciation for sybarite ) 

Definitions

noun

  1. sometimes capital a devotee of luxury and the sensual vices

adjective

  1. luxurious; sensuous

Derived Forms

sybaritic (ˌsɪbəˈrɪtɪk Pronunciation for sybaritic ) , (rare) ˌsybaˈritical adjective
ˌsybaˈritically adverb
ˈsybaritism noun

Word Origin

C16: from Latin Sybarīta, from Greek Subaritēs inhabitant of Sybaris

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