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sybaritism

Syb·a·rite
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sib-uh-rahyt]
    • /ˈsɪb əˌraɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sib-uh-rahyt]
    • /ˈsɪb əˌraɪt/

Definitions of sybaritism word

  • noun sybaritism (usually lowercase) a person devoted to luxury and pleasure. 1
  • noun sybaritism an inhabitant of Sybaris. 1

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Origin of sybaritism

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin Sybarīta < Greek Sybarī́tēs. See Sybaris, -ite1

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Parts of speech for Sybaritism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sybaritism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

sybaritism usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for sybaritism

noun sybaritism

  • debauchery — You use debauchery to refer to the drinking of alcohol or to sexual activity if you disapprove of it or regard it as excessive.
  • decadence — deterioration, esp of morality or culture; decay; degeneration
  • devolution — Devolution is the transfer of some authority or power from a central organization or government to smaller organizations or government departments.
  • dolce vita — sweet life; the good life perceived as one of physical pleasure and self-indulgence (usually preceded by la).
  • gluttony — excessive eating and drinking.

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