decadent — characterized by moral or cultural decline; self-indulgent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: characterized by moral or cultural decline; self-indulgent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdekədənt/
Example Sentences
- The billionaire's decadent party featured gold-plated toilets and diamond-encrusted pizza.
- Critics argued that the film portrayed a decadent civilization on the brink of collapse.
- My diet became totally decadent when I discovered the 24-hour donut shop.
decadent
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdekədənt/]
characterized by moral or cultural decline; self-indulgent
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'decadent-' meaning 'falling away' or 'declining,' derived from the prefix 'de-' (down/away) and 'cadere' (to fall). The word entered English in the late 19th century, influenced by French 'décadent.'
Breakdown
de- (down/away) + cad (fall) + -ent (adjective suffix indicating state/quality) = decadent
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The billionaire's decadent party featured gold-plated toilets and diamond-encrusted pizza.”
“Critics argued that the film portrayed a decadent civilization on the brink of collapse.”
“My diet became totally decadent when I discovered the 24-hour donut shop.”
“The spa offered decadent treatments like caviar facials and champagne baths.”
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