🍷decadence

noun
/ˈdek.ə.dəns/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.

Example Expressions

age of decadence

Synonyms

corruption, decline, decay, dissipation, excess

Antonyms

morality, virtue, growth

Collocations

moral decadence, cultural decadence, age of decadence

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