sybariet

Dutch

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”).

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Noun

sybariet m (plural sybarieten, diminutive sybarietje n)

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

Synonyms

• wellusteling
• sensualist
• sater