decadence

noun

dec·a·dence ˈde-kə-dən(t)s How to pronounce decadence (audio)

also di-ˈkā-

: the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent

the decadence of modern society

escape the decadence that attends upon old age

G. L. Dickinson

: a period of decline

Example Sentences

The book condemns the decadence of modern society. a symbol of the decadence of their once-mighty civilization

Recent Examples on the Web Today, the Reign of Terror might be over, but the decadence and architectural ambition of the era is here still.

Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, 29 Aug. 2022 The guitarist and his band, Def Leppard, are currently on one of the largest tours in North America — a co-headlining celebration of '80s rock decadence with Mötley Crüe, Poison and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.

Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Aug. 2022 After all, this is a time of decadence, when the Targaryens (and the Seven Kingdoms as a whole) are thriving.

Jenna Guillaume, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2022 Despite Putin’s fondness for megayachts, the liberal decadence in Londongrad was becoming a threat.

Simon Usborne, Town & Country, 15 June 2022 The 80s and 90s are crazy as far as the characters and the decadence in that time.

Patrick Frater, Variety, 24 Mar. 2022 His emails contained vile, vicious and vituperative language, which gushed from the decadence embedded in his heart.

Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2021 Most notable was the megayacht Nabila, built in 1980 for the high-living arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, with a hundred rooms and a disco that was the site of legendary decadence.

Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 18 July 2022 The pièce de resistance, though, was a layer of creamy caramel mascarpone within each slice, resulting in bite after bite of pure breakfast decadence.

Megha Mcswain, Chron, 8 July 2022 See More

decadence

noun

as in deterioration

a change to a lower state or level a symbol of the decadence of their once-mighty civilization

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deterioration
degradation
decline
declination
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descent
downfall
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decay
devolution
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decrease
dissolution
disintegration
downgrade
dégringolade
debasement
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crumbling
loss
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dark age
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breakup
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havoc
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shrinkage
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sag
abatement
falloff
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downslide
downtrend
slip
decrement
de-escalation
drop-off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

rise
growth
evolution
development
ascent
advancement
flowering
upswing
restoration
renewal
revitalization
increase
enhancement
addition
blossoming
flourishing
gain
increment
accrual
accretion
boost
heightening
supplement
raise
augmentation
addendum

as in corruptness

a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior clergymen striving to combat decadence and sin in their communities

Synonyms & Similar Words

corruptness
degradation
dissoluteness
corruption
decadency
turpitude
debasement
abjection
degeneracy
perversion
sinfulness
libertinism
dissipation
libertinage
rakishness
demoralization
debauchery
depravity
evil
degeneration
villainy
immorality
degenerateness
pervertedness
squalor
dissipatedness
wickedness
filth
gangrene
rot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

morality
virtue
goodness
righteousness

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of decadence are decline, degeneration, and deterioration. While all these words mean "the falling from a higher to a lower level in quality, character, or vitality," decadence presupposes a reaching and passing the peak of development and implies a turn downward with a consequent loss in vitality or energy.

cited love of luxury as a sign of cultural decadence

Decline differs from decadence in suggesting a more markedly downward direction and greater momentum as well as more obvious evidence of deterioration.

the meteoric decline of his career after the scandal

The words degeneration and decadence can be used in similar contexts, but degeneration stresses physical, intellectual, or especially moral retrogression.

the degeneration of their youthful idealism into cynicism

The words deterioration and decadence are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, deterioration implies generally the impairment of value or usefulness.

the deterioration of the house through neglect

单词	decadence
释义	decadence noun dec·a·dence ˈde-kə-dən(t)s also di-ˈkā- 1 : the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent the decadence of modern society escape the decadence that attends upon old age G. L. Dickinson 2 : a period of decline Synonyms declension declination decline degeneracy degeneration degradation dégringolade descent deterioration devolution downfall downgrade ebb eclipse fall See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The book condemns the decadence of modern society. a symbol of the decadence of their once-mighty civilization Recent Examples on the Web Today, the Reign of Terror might be over, but the decadence and architectural ambition of the era is here still. Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, 29 Aug. 2022 The guitarist and his band, Def Leppard, are currently on one of the largest tours in North America — a co-headlining celebration of '80s rock decadence with Mötley Crüe, Poison and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Aug. 2022 After all, this is a time of decadence, when the Targaryens (and the Seven Kingdoms as a whole) are thriving. Jenna Guillaume, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2022 Despite Putin’s fondness for megayachts, the liberal decadence in Londongrad was becoming a threat. Simon Usborne, Town & Country, 15 June 2022 The 80s and 90s are crazy as far as the characters and the decadence in that time. Patrick Frater, Variety, 24 Mar. 2022 His emails contained vile, vicious and vituperative language, which gushed from the decadence embedded in his heart. Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2021 Most notable was the megayacht Nabila, built in 1980 for the high-living arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, with a hundred rooms and a disco that was the site of legendary decadence. Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 18 July 2022 The pièce de resistance, though, was a layer of creamy caramel mascarpone within each slice, resulting in bite after bite of pure breakfast decadence. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 8 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle French, from Medieval Latin decadentia, from Late Latin decadent-, decadens, present participle of decadere to fall, sink — more at decay entry 1 First Known Use 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1 decadence noun 1 as in deterioration a change to a lower state or level a symbol of the decadence of their once-mighty civilization Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance deterioration degradation decline declination degeneracy descent downfall degeneration destruction fall ebb decay devolution reduction eclipse declension decrease dissolution disintegration downgrade dégringolade debasement decomposition crumbling loss abasement drop sunset nadir spoiling dark age rotting dip breakup slump ruination diminution depreciation desolation havoc ruin diminishment downturn deflation demolition decimation shrinkage lessening lowering sag abatement falloff demolishment downslide downtrend slip decrement de-escalation drop-off Antonyms & Near Antonyms rise growth evolution development ascent advancement flowering upswing restoration renewal revitalization increase enhancement addition blossoming flourishing gain increment accrual accretion boost heightening supplement raise augmentation addendum See More 2 as in corruptness a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior clergymen striving to combat decadence and sin in their communities Synonyms & Similar Words corruptness degradation dissoluteness corruption decadency turpitude debasement abjection degeneracy perversion sinfulness libertinism dissipation libertinage rakishness demoralization debauchery depravity evil degeneration villainy immorality degenerateness pervertedness squalor dissipatedness wickedness filth gangrene rot Antonyms & Near Antonyms morality virtue goodness righteousness Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of decadence are decline, degeneration, and deterioration. While all these words mean "the falling from a higher to a lower level in quality, character, or vitality," decadence presupposes a reaching and passing the peak of development and implies a turn downward with a consequent loss in vitality or energy. cited love of luxury as a sign of cultural decadence Decline differs from decadence in suggesting a more markedly downward direction and greater momentum as well as more obvious evidence of deterioration. the meteoric decline of his career after the scandal The words degeneration and decadence can be used in similar contexts, but degeneration stresses physical, intellectual, or especially moral retrogression. the degeneration of their youthful idealism into cynicism The words deterioration and decadence are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, deterioration implies generally the impairment of value or usefulness. the deterioration of the house through neglect
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