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Sybaritic

sɪˈbær.ɪ.tɪk

adjective

Devoted to luxurious comfort and sensual pleasure.

Sybaritic describes indulgence in comfort, not merely the possession of expensive things. It can apply to a person, a lifestyle or surroundings designed to encourage pleasure.

See how Frank Herbert uses "sybaritic", with its meaning, pronunciation and a real book example.

Examples from books

Idaho glanced around his room—sybaritic in its attention to comfort—soft cushions, appliances concealed behind panels of brown polished wood.

Frank Herbert

God Emperor of Dune