Wednesday, 30 March 2011

Sybarite

Oooh, a new word — sybarite!*.   Definition according to the Cambridge Online Dictionary: a person who loves expensive things and pleasure -- similar to hedonist, bon vivant or epicurean

Now, is it possible to be cheapskate sybarite, I wonder. . .

*as used by Ken Follett in his wonderful interview with Jennifer Byrne on ABC1
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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous7 April 2011 at 19:25

    Mmmm...is a cheapskate sybarite a contradiction in terms or is it someone like me who enjoys buying designer shoes at bargain prices?

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  2. Aussie Lexiphile7 April 2011 at 22:31

    No, I think that's precisely what a cheapskate sybarite is, Anonymous... Thank you for this most insightful comment!

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