debauchery — excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, especially drinking, sexual activity, or other forms of immoral behavior
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, especially drinking, sexual activity, or other forms of immoral behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/
Korean meaning: 과도한 감각적 쾌락 탐닉, 특히 음주, 성적 행위, 기타 부도덕한 행동
Korean pronunciation: 디**바**처리
Example Sentences
- After three days of debauchery in Vegas, he needed a week to recover.
- The politician's career ended when news of his debauchery became public.
- My wallet after a weekend of debauchery looks like it went through a paper shredder.
debauchery
NOUN//dɪˈbɔːtʃəri//
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, especially drinking, sexual activity, or other forms of immoral behavior
He calls it living freely — but the room around him tells the real story of his debauchery.
Debauchery breeds treachery — a slow descent into lechery.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French débauche, meaning 'debauchery' or 'excess,' which comes from Old French desbaucher meaning 'to lead astray' or 'to seduce.' The suffix -ery was added to form a noun indicating the practice or condition of excessive indulgence.
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📝Examples
“After three days of debauchery in Vegas, he needed a week to recover.”
“The politician's career ended when news of his debauchery became public.”
“My wallet after a weekend of debauchery looks like it went through a paper shredder.”
“The university banned the fraternity for promoting debauchery among students.”
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