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decadence

noun

/ˈdek.ə.dəns/

Meaning

Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.

The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.

age of decadence

corruption, decline, decay, dissipation, excess

morality, virtue, growth

moral decadence, cultural decadence, age of decadence

a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation

a thing that can be seen and touched

the practice of making money by producing or buying and selling goods or services

a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided

puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains