Decadence

/ˈdɛkədəns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state of being in decline or decay, especially in morals or cultural standards.

The once-great civilization fell into a state of decadence, marked by corruption and excess.

Luxurious self-indulgence.

The party was a scene of decadence, with opulent decorations and extravagant feasting.

The cultural decline due to excessive indulgence in pleasure and the neglect of moral values.

The novel explores themes of decadence, portraying characters consumed by hedonism and materialism.

From Latin 'decadentia', meaning 'a falling down, decline', from 'decadere' meaning 'to fall down'.

decadent lifestyle

A lifestyle characterized by excessive indulgence and luxury.

the decadence of society

The perceived moral or cultural decline of society.

decadent pleasures

Pleasures that are luxurious and unrestrained.

decay

The process of declining in quality or condition.

decline

A gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.

degradation

The process of degrading or being degraded.

Living life to the fullest, often in an extravagant way.

He went on a decadent spree in Las Vegas, and it was wild.

Excessive self-indulgence.

Her home was filled with decadent decor that screamed luxury.