sybaritic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
    voluptuous; luxurious; epicurean; voluptuary; luxuriant.
    • an epicurean banquet
    • enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs
    • Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence
    • a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness

WordNet

Syb`a*rit"ic, Syb`a*rit"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Sybaritic
  • Sybaritical
)
Etymology
L. Sybariticus, Gr. .
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the Sybarites; resembling the Sybarites; luxurious; wanton; effeminate. "Sybaritic dinners." Bp. Warburton. "Sybaritical cloistres." Bp. Hall.

Webster 1913