sybaritic
UK: ˌsɪbəˈrɪtɪk | US: ˌsɪbəˈrɪtɪk
adj. relating to luxury or sensual pleasure
adj. excessively indulgent in comfort or pleasure
The word "sybaritic" derives from Sybaris, an ancient Greek city in southern Italy famed for its wealth and hedonistic lifestyle. The suffix -ic transforms the noun into an adjective, describing anything reminiscent of Sybaris's opulence. Over time, "sybaritic" evolved to broadly signify extreme luxury or self-indulgence, reflecting the historical reputation of its namesake city.
The hotel's sybaritic spa offered gold-leaf facials and champagne baths.
His sybaritic tastes led him to collect rare wines and designer furniture.
The novel depicts a sybaritic aristocracy oblivious to societal struggles.
She rejected the sybaritic lifestyle, preferring simplicity and mindfulness.
Critics dismissed the film as a sybaritic celebration of excess.