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Definitions for sybarite
ˈsɪb əˌraɪtsybarite
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Princeton's WordNet
voluptuary, sybaritenoun
a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
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sybaritenoun
A person devoted to pleasure and luxury; a voluptuary.
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sybarite
A sybarite is a person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for luxurious, sensual pleasure and lavish comfort. The term originates from the inhabitants of Sybaris, an ancient Greek city known for its wealth and luxury.
Webster Dictionary
Sybaritenoun
a person devoted to luxury and pleasure; a voluptuary
Etymology: [L. Sybarita, Gr. , fr. , a city in Italy, noted for the effeminacy and voluptuousness of its inhabitants; cf. F. Sybarite.]
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Sybarite
Sybarite is the solo project of musician Xian Hawkins, who played with the Silver Apples for a number of years in the 1990s. Sybarite produces abstract midtempo electronica, but also contains elements of jazz and classical music. He has released albums on the 4AD label among others. The Sybarite track "Runaway" was featured on the Grey's Anatomy TV series episode "Wishin' and Hopin'".
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Sybarite
sib′a-rīt, n. an inhabitant of Sybaris, a Greek city in ancient Italy, on the Gulf of Tarentum, noted for the effeminacy and luxury of its inhabitants: one devoted to luxury.—adjs. Sybarit′ic, -al.—n. Syb′aritism.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sybarite in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sybarite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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