Dekadent (en. Decadent)

de-ka-dent

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a state of moral or cultural decline.

The decadent lifestyle of the people in the city caused many problems.

Ang dekadent na pamumuhay ng mga tao sa siyudad ay nagdulot ng maraming suliranin.

Related to excessive pleasure or indulgence in material things.

The decadent foods became popular in the name of modern gastronomy.

Ang mga dekadent na pagkain ay naging tanyag sa ngalan ng modernong gastronomy.

Refers to art or a style that contains elements of luxury and excess.

The decadent art is filled with dramatic imagery and elaborate details.

Ang dekadent na sining ay puno ng dramatikong imagery at elaboradong detalye.

from the French word 'décadent', meaning 'decay' or 'decline'.

decadent culture

a culture characterized by excessive indulgence and moral decline

dekadenteng kultura

decay

the condition of decay or slowdown in progress.

decay

indulgence

great freedom or excessive pleasure in material things.

indulgence

excessively wealthy or extravagant lifestyle

Their house is so decadent, filled with luxurious things that aren't even necessary.

Ang bahay nila ay napaka-dekadent, puno ng magagarang bagay na hindi naman kailangan.

too boastful or showing off wealth

When she threw the party, the surroundings were so decadent, it felt like a fashion show.

Nung nag-party siya, sobrang dekadent ng paligid, parang fashion show.

living excessively in vice or sin

I don't like this decadent lifestyle; I prefer something simple and joyful.

Ayaw ko sa ganitong dekadent na pamumuhay, mas gusto ko ang simple at masaya.