Pronounced: glowz (like it sounds), verb
Notes: I don’t know this word, but I know a close phrase
Yesterday’s word
The word sybaritic means “devoted to or related to luxury and pleasure”
First usage
This word came into English in the early 1600s
Background / Comments
This word comes from an ancient Greek city called Sybaris, located in southern Italy. It was noted for its wealth; its residents were notorious for their love of luxury. This is a good word to know to describe someone devoted to pleasure.
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