SYBARITIC Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

sybaritic

adjective

Definition of sybaritic

as in luxurious

given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires after putting in long hours for months on end, she was ready for a sybaritic sojourn at some ridiculously expensive spa

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Recent Examples of sybaritic The gourmet scene is yet another aspect that makes Vienna a must-visit for sybaritic travelers. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026 In its archetypal form, the seduction plot features a sybaritic aristocrat who attempts to debauch an upstanding daughter of the bourgeoisie. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 Marbella is once again attracting a moneyed, glamorous crowd, with sybaritic beach clubs, fashion pop-ups, standout restaurants, and sprawling spas that promise head-to-toe pampering. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

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Design Within Reach aims to make luxurious designer furniture pieces from the past and present just a little more accessible for online shoppers.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
Shunya will be able to fly a pilot and either six passengers with a bit of luggage, or four in more luxurious seating.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026

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After learning of an evil rock promoter’s plan to use heavy metal to keep society sedated in a cycle of hedonistic pleasure, a stylish metallic alien arrives on Earth to save humanity and rock out!

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
One of the main suspects was George Hodel, a doctor who was friends with a number of celebrities and reportedly held hedonistic parties.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026

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