'sybarite' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Sybarites,' referring to the inhabitants of Sybaris, a city in ancient Italy known for its luxury.

'Sybarites' transformed into the Latin word 'Sybarita,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sybarite'.

Initially, it referred to the inhabitants of Sybaris, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person devoted to luxury and pleasure'.