sybaritism
Sybaritism (noun): A lifestyle or philosophy characterized by excessive devotion to luxury, pleasure, and sensual indulgence. The term derives from the ancient Greek city of Sybaris, whose inhabitants were famously known for their opulent and hedonistic ways.
- (His lifestyle showed an extreme focus on luxury and pleasure.)
- (The novel was said to encourage a love of luxury.)
- (After a long period of indulgence, she struggled with less lavish living.)
"to indulge in sybaritism": to engage in luxurious or self-indulgent behavior.
- During their vacation, they indulged in sybaritism, staying at five-star resorts and dining at the most expensive restaurants. (They fully gave themselves to luxury and pleasure.)
"a culture of sybaritism": a society or group that prioritizes pleasure and material wealth.
- The ancient court was known for its culture of sybaritism, where banquets and entertainments were daily affairs. (The court was focused on hedonistic pursuits.)
Sybarite (noun): a person who is devoted to luxury and pleasure.
- She was a true sybarite, always seeking the most comfortable and extravagant experiences. (A person who loves luxury.)
Sybaritic (adjective): relating to or characteristic of a sybarite; luxurious and sensual.
- The hotel offered a sybaritic spa experience with marble baths and silk robes. (It was extremely luxurious and indulgent.)
Sybaritical (adjective): a less common variant of "sybaritic."
- His sybaritical tastes included rare perfumes and handcrafted furniture. (His preferences were for luxury and refinement.)
- Hedonism: the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good.
- Epicureanism: a philosophy that seeks pleasure through moderation, but often associated with refined enjoyment.
- Luxuriousness: the quality of being extremely comfortable and expensive.
- Self-indulgence: the act of allowing oneself to have or do things that are pleasurable, often excessively.
"Live like a king": to enjoy a life of great luxury and comfort.
- With his inheritance, he lived like a king, embodying pure sybaritism. (He enjoyed extreme luxury.)
"The good life": a life of wealth, comfort, and pleasure.
- She spent her retirement pursuing the good life, a perfect example of sybaritism. (She sought pleasure and luxury.)