Sybarite is a noun that refers to a person accustomed to luxury.
Our word of the day is a toponym, meaning it is a word derived from a location. In this case, the location is an ancient Greek city called Sybaris located in what is now Southern Italy.
Sybaris was well known among those who sought great luxury and extravagance. Centuries later, the word named for it lives on as a noun to describe those who are lovers of luxury.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m no sybarite. I’m not looking for great refinement and decor in a hotel. But it would be nice to find a place where the towels aren’t welded to the racks.
