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/
Korean meaning: 도덕적 또는 문화적 타락, 쾌락이나 사치에 탐닉하는 상태
Korean pronunciation: **데**커던스
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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Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '떨어지다, 쇠퇴하다'라는 의미에서 시작되어 도덕적 타락을 뜻하게 되었습니다.
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“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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