Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fleshpots
noun
/ˈflɛʃˌpɒts/
Definition
A place associated with indulgence in sensual pleasures or a life of luxury and excess.
Examples
- Many young people flock to the fleshpots of the city, seeking excitement and pleasure.
- The novel depicts the fleshpots of the wealthy lifestyle, contrasting it with the struggles of the poor.
- He was warned against falling into the fleshpots of fame and fortune, where superficiality reigns.
Meaning
Typically refers to luxurious or hedonistic environments that cater to physical desires and pleasures, often with a negative connotation of moral decay.
Synonyms
- indulgences
- pleasure domes
- luxuries
- hedonistic places