decadence — moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdekədəns/
Example Sentences
- The billionaire's golden toilet was a symbol of pure decadence.
- Critics blamed the decadence of modern society on social media influence.
- The movie depicted the decadence of Hollywood elite with their daily caviar breakfast.
decadence
NOUN[/ˈdekədəns/]
moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury
Excessive luxury leading to moral decline
When pleasure takes precedence, decadence disrupts every graceful cadence.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin decadence, derived from the verb cadere meaning 'to fall' or 'to decline.' The word originally described a literal falling or descent, which evolved to mean moral or cultural decline and decay.
Breakdown
de- (down, away) + cadere (to fall) + -ence (state or condition of). The prefix de- intensifies the downward motion, while -ence forms a noun indicating the state of falling or declining.
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📝Examples
“The billionaire's golden toilet was a symbol of pure decadence.”
“Critics blamed the decadence of modern society on social media influence.”
“The movie depicted the decadence of Hollywood elite with their daily caviar breakfast.”
“Many historians point to excessive decadence as a factor in the fall of great civilizations.”
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