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- US Pronunciation
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- [sib-uh-rahyt]
- /ˈsɪb əˌraɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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