Sybarite
Word of the day: Sybarite
Context: He lied to Rick when he shut him down for gambling; he was a hypocrite and a sybarite; but he knew the fine pleasures of civilization and wished to continue to enjoy them.
Source: National Review; December 7, 2015; p 39, Athwart, by James Lileks.
Sybarite: syb·a·rite [ˈsibəˌrīt] NOUN. A person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for sensuous luxury.
Comment: It was about four months ago when I started looking up every where I read that I could not define. At the time, this was one. Since looking it up and becoming aware of the word, I have probably came across it four or five time.
Context: He lied to Rick when he shut him down for gambling; he was a hypocrite and a sybarite; but he knew the fine pleasures of civilization and wished to continue to enjoy them.
Source: National Review; December 7, 2015; p 39, Athwart, by James Lileks.
Sybarite: syb·a·rite [ˈsibəˌrīt] NOUN. A person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for sensuous luxury.
Comment: It was about four months ago when I started looking up every where I read that I could not define. At the time, this was one. Since looking it up and becoming aware of the word, I have probably came across it four or five time.
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