sybaritic

adjective

Definition of sybariticnext
as in luxurious
given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires after putting in long hours for months on end, she was ready for a sybaritic sojourn at some ridiculously expensive spa

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  1. luxurious
  2. sensual
  3. hedonistic
Adjective
  • The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch shared snapshots of her luxurious holiday decor in her Instagram Story featuring Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, who were invited over to her house for dinner.
    Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There is also a Children’s Afternoon Tea available featuring treats like a luxurious cheesecake pot layered with sea salt caramel, sauce, praline, and Chantilly cream served in a chocolate pot, chocolate ganache éclairs, and rich banana bread.
    Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of luxurious
Adjective
  • The scent is sensual, warm, and a sophisticated, unisex fragrance that feels timeless and mysterious.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The result is an unfamiliar and deeply sensual aural clash of whistles, clicks, and consonants, each molded and metamorphosed by their enveloping fungal tissue.
    Mariana Fernández, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of sensual
Adjective
  • Eau Triple Peruvian Heliotrope also uses tonka bean and violet notes for a hedonistic, velvety spritz that remains subtle on the skin and not overbearing.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • In recent decades, Vang Vieng had earned a notorious reputation as a hedonistic party center where travelers could easily access cheap alcohol and illicit drugs.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of hedonistic
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