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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSybaris
/ˈsɪb.ər.ɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who is self-indulgent and seeks pleasure and luxury.
"He lived like a sybaris, enjoying the finest foods and lavish parties." - 2
A reference to the ancient city known for its opulence.
"The ruins of Sybaris remind us of a time when luxury was paramount."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Sybaris' originates from the ancient Greek city of Sybaris in southern Italy, known for its wealth and luxury during the 6th century BCE. The name has evolved to symbolize indulgence and hedonism in modern usage.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sybaris" is said worldwide
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Sybaris
Transliteration: Sybaris
"Il vivait comme un sybarite, recherchant le luxe et le plaisir."
Sybaris
Transliteration: Sybaris
"Er lebte wie ein Sybarit, umgeben von Luxus und Genuss."
Sybaris
Transliteration: Sybaris
"Viveva come un sybarita, cercando il piacere e il lusso."
Síbaris
Transliteration: Síbaris
"Vivía como un síbaris, disfrutando de los placeres de la vida."
Síbaris
Transliteration: Síbaris
"Ele vivia como um síbaris, buscando prazer e luxo."
साइबरिस
Transliteration: Saibarisa
"वह एक साइबरिस की तरह जीता था, सुख और विलासिता की तलाश में।"
西巴里斯
Transliteration: Xībālǐsī
"他像西巴里斯一样生活，追求奢华和享乐。"
시바리스
Transliteration: Sibareseu
"그는 시바리스처럼 살며 사치와 쾌락을 추구했다."
シバリス
Transliteration: Shibarisu
"彼はシバリスのように贅沢と快楽を追求していた。"
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