debauched — having lost normal moral restraints; indulging in sensual pleasures or vices
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having lost normal moral restraints; indulging in sensual pleasures or vices
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈbɔːtʃt/
Example Sentences
- The debauched rock star's autobiography was banned in three countries.
- His debauched college years left him with many regrets.
- The novel depicted the debauched aristocrats of 18th century France.
debauched
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈbɔːtʃt/]
having lost normal moral restraints; indulging in sensual pleasures or vices
Lost moral restraints, indulging excessively
His debauched ways are caught, despite what virtue taught!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'desbaucher' meaning 'to entice away from work or duty.' The word originally described leading someone away from their workshop or job, but evolved to mean leading someone into moral corruption.
Breakdown
des- (away from) + bauche (workshop/beam) + -ed (past participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The debauched rock star's autobiography was banned in three countries.”
“His debauched college years left him with many regrets.”
“The novel depicted the debauched aristocrats of 18th century France.”
“After winning the lottery, he became completely debauched within a year.”
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