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    Decadente (en. Decadent)

    /dekaˈdente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a state or phase of moral or artistic deterioration.
    The culture of the time became decadent due to the lack of values.
    La cultura de la época se volvió decadente debido a la falta de valores.
    Resulting from physical or mental decline.
    His lifestyle was decadent and unhealthy.
    Su estilo de vida era decadente y poco saludable.
    Luxurious and ostentatious, but superficial.
    The palace had a decadent decoration that impressed visitors.
    El palacio tenía una decoración decadente que impresionaba a los visitantes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'decadentem', present participle of 'decadere', which means 'to fall' or 'to decline'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    decadent life
    A lifestyle characterized by excesses and declining morals.
    vida decadente
    decadent art
    An artistic movement that reflects the decay of cultural values.
    arte decadente
    decadent society
    A society that shows clear signs of moral and social deterioration.
    sociedad decadente

    Related Words

    decadence
    State of decline or loss of qualities.
    decadencia
    decaying
    That is in a process of decay.
    decayente
    decadentism
    Cultural and artistic movement that reflects decadence.
    decadentismo

    Slang Meanings

    Bad life
    That place is known for its decadent atmosphere, full of vices.
    Ese lugar es conocido por su ambiente decadente, lleno de vicios.
    Exaggerated party
    The party was so decadent that everyone talked about it for weeks.
    La fiesta fue tan decadente que todos hablaron de ella durante semanas.