Dekadente (en. Decadent)

/deka'dente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a state of decline or decadence, often used in the context of culture or morality.
Their lifestyle is considered decadent due to excessive luxury.
Ang kanilang pamumuhay ay itinuturing na dekadente dahil sa labis na luho.
Exhibiting excessive pleasure or richness that leads to spiritual decline.
The decadent celebration caused a rift in the community.
Ang dekadenteng pagdiriwang ay nagdulot ng pagkakahiwalay sa komunidad.
Indicating a theme that reflects the decline of values or principles.
Many artworks feature a decadent theme.
Maraming likha ng sining ang nagtatampok ng dekadenteng tema.

Etymology

From the French word 'décadent' meaning declining or in decadence.

Common Phrases and Expressions

decadent lifestyle
A type of lifestyle filled with excessive pleasure and luxury that leads to decline.
dekadenteng pamumuhay
decadent art
Art that showcases a state of decadence, often filled with symbolism of decline.
dekadenteng sining

Related Words

decadence
A state of decline, particularly in a moral or cultural aspect.
dekadensya
luxury
Excessive pleasure or opulent living often associated with decadence.
luhong

Slang Meanings

too lavish
The dessert you ordered is decadent, it looks so lavish!
Yung dessert na in-order mo, dekadente, sobrang magarbo ng itsura!
extravagant and excessive
Wow, that party was so decadent, there was so much food and drink!
Grabe, ang dekadente ng party na 'yun, ang daming pagkain at inumin!
super rich
That friend of mine is so decadent, he always buys expensive things.
Yung kaibigan kong yun, dekadente talaga, lagi siyang bumibili ng mamahaling gamit.