英语词汇“decadent”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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To be decadent is to be in the process of decay, so a powerful nation may be said to be in a decadent stage if its power is fading. But the word is more often used to speak of moral decay. Ever since the Roman empire, we've tended to link Rome's fall to the moral decay of its ruling class, who indulged in extreme luxuries and unwholesome pleasures while providing the public with cruel spectacles such as the slaughter of the gladiators. But not everyone agrees on what moral decadence looks like (or even how it might have hastened the fall of Rome), though most people think it involves too many sensual pleasures—as, for instance, among the French and English poets and artists of the 1880s and ʼ90s called the Decadents. These days, for some reason, people have decided decadent is the way to describe rich chocolate cakes.

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Adjective The book condemns some of society's wealthiest members as decadent fools. a wealthy and decadent lifestyle a decadent hotel room, complete with a hot tub We relaxed in decadent luxury. Noun avant-garde artists who were scorned by the bourgeoisie as talentless decadents a decadent who squandered her once considerable family fortune See More

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Adjective

This delicious bar is decadent-tasting but boasts impressive nutrition facts.

Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 The Grant Park Festival Orchestra sounded strikingly, compellingly decadent in the opening Allegro con spirito; similarly, piano passages in the Presto finale glowed with incandescent intensity.

Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2022 At the point of travel, an extra $45 or so to improve a short-haul flight—however modestly—doesn’t seem so decadent, especially when the threat of suffering through basic economy looms.

Mac Schwerin, The Atlantic, 29 May 2022 The brisket borrows a competition trick and arrives brushed with housemade jus, adding more richness to slices already decadent with buttery fat.

Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2022 The truly decadent master bathroom has a huge soaking tub with more elevated views of nearby Benedict Canyon.

Howard Walker, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2022 Spending five whole minutes on a message meant for a single recipient seems almost decadent.

Jeremy Mccarter, WSJ, 17 Dec. 2021 Stéphane Audran stars as Babette Hersant in this sinfully decadent film about a French woman who uses an unexpected windfall to host an amazing dinner.

Lisa Respers France, CNN, 25 Nov. 2021 Dishes include classic shrimp cocktail, Miso Ora salmon and Wagyu ribeye, plus for dessert, the rich and decadent Banana Foster Bread Pudding.

Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2022

Noun

All of the restaurant's salads, such as the chicken salad and tuna salad, were created using the decadent mayo as a base.

Megha Mcswain, Chron, 10 Aug. 2022 Order the beetroot pasta and their decadent take on a burger.

Mosha Lundström Halbert, Vogue, 21 July 2022 Suddenly pasta has more bite, salad goes from okay to decadent, and soup that had zero texture now has extra oomph.

June Kim, Bon Appétit, 30 June 2022 Whether or not a person commemorates their special day with a heap of presents, lavish parties or decadent cakes, a thoughtful birthday message is typically appreciated and viewed as a welcomed sentiment.

Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022 These decadent Simone Rocha platforms are like a gothic doily for the feet.

Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 29 June 2022 The chocolates are Godiva-level decadent and made by Nicki Wharton, a therapist by day.

Cassady Rosenblum, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2022 The citrusy key lime pie or decadent chocolate toffee brownie are finale options.

Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2022 The cameras were no doubt attracted by the promise of such decadent spectacle: the same could be said for the 2019 Broadway audience.

Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 16 Mar. 2022 See More

单词	decadent
释义	decadent 1 of 2 adjective dec·a·dent ˈde-kə-dənt also di-ˈkā- 1 : characterized by or appealing to self-indulgence a rich and decadent dessert the hotel's decadent luxury 2 : marked by decay or decline an increasingly decadent society 3 literature : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a group of late 19th century French and English writers tending toward artificial and unconventional subjects and subtilized style : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of the decadents (see decadent entry 2 sense 1) decadently adverb decadent 2 of 2 noun 1 literature : one of a group of late 19th century French and English writers tending toward artificial and unconventional subjects and subtilized style 2 : one that is marked by decay or decline : one that is decadent (see decadent entry 1 sense 2) Did you know? To be decadent is to be in the process of decay, so a powerful nation may be said to be in a decadent stage if its power is fading. But the word is more often used to speak of moral decay. Ever since the Roman empire, we've tended to link Rome's fall to the moral decay of its ruling class, who indulged in extreme luxuries and unwholesome pleasures while providing the public with cruel spectacles such as the slaughter of the gladiators. But not everyone agrees on what moral decadence looks like (or even how it might have hastened the fall of Rome), though most people think it involves too many sensual pleasures—as, for instance, among the French and English poets and artists of the 1880s and ʼ90s called the Decadents. These days, for some reason, people have decided decadent is the way to describe rich chocolate cakes. Synonyms Adjective decayed degenerate effete overripe washed-up Noun backslider debauchee debaucher degenerate deviate libertine perv pervert profligate rake rakehell rip See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective The book condemns some of society's wealthiest members as decadent fools. a wealthy and decadent lifestyle a decadent hotel room, complete with a hot tub We relaxed in decadent luxury. Noun avant-garde artists who were scorned by the bourgeoisie as talentless decadents a decadent who squandered her once considerable family fortune See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective This delicious bar is decadent-tasting but boasts impressive nutrition facts. Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 The Grant Park Festival Orchestra sounded strikingly, compellingly decadent in the opening Allegro con spirito; similarly, piano passages in the Presto finale glowed with incandescent intensity. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2022 At the point of travel, an extra $45 or so to improve a short-haul flight—however modestly—doesn’t seem so decadent, especially when the threat of suffering through basic economy looms. Mac Schwerin, The Atlantic, 29 May 2022 The brisket borrows a competition trick and arrives brushed with housemade jus, adding more richness to slices already decadent with buttery fat. Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2022 The truly decadent master bathroom has a huge soaking tub with more elevated views of nearby Benedict Canyon. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2022 Spending five whole minutes on a message meant for a single recipient seems almost decadent. Jeremy Mccarter, WSJ, 17 Dec. 2021 Stéphane Audran stars as Babette Hersant in this sinfully decadent film about a French woman who uses an unexpected windfall to host an amazing dinner. Lisa Respers France, CNN, 25 Nov. 2021 Dishes include classic shrimp cocktail, Miso Ora salmon and Wagyu ribeye, plus for dessert, the rich and decadent Banana Foster Bread Pudding. Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2022 Noun All of the restaurant's salads, such as the chicken salad and tuna salad, were created using the decadent mayo as a base. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 10 Aug. 2022 Order the beetroot pasta and their decadent take on a burger. Mosha Lundström Halbert, Vogue, 21 July 2022 Suddenly pasta has more bite, salad goes from okay to decadent, and soup that had zero texture now has extra oomph. June Kim, Bon Appétit, 30 June 2022 Whether or not a person commemorates their special day with a heap of presents, lavish parties or decadent cakes, a thoughtful birthday message is typically appreciated and viewed as a welcomed sentiment. Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022 These decadent Simone Rocha platforms are like a gothic doily for the feet. Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 29 June 2022 The chocolates are Godiva-level decadent and made by Nicki Wharton, a therapist by day. Cassady Rosenblum, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2022 The citrusy key lime pie or decadent chocolate toffee brownie are finale options. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2022 The cameras were no doubt attracted by the promise of such decadent spectacle: the same could be said for the 2019 Broadway audience. Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 16 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective and Noun back-formation from decadence First Known Use Adjective 1837, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Noun 1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1 decadent 1 of 2 adjective 1 as in degenerate having lost forcefulness, courage, or spirit social critics claimed that their culture had become decadent and weak Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance degenerate effete weak decayed overripe degraded soft weakened feeble depraved dissolute debauched precious immoral washed-up decaying dissolute languid failing dying declining debased enervated enfeebled waning wimpy frail wasted debilitated enervate sapped demoralized dissipated overrefined Antonyms & Near Antonyms undecadent 2 as in corrupt having or showing lowered moral character or standards opponents of gambling casinos claim that gambling is a decadent form of entertainment Synonyms & Similar Words corrupt degraded sick depraved debauched dissolute degenerate perverted debased perverse libertine crooked loose warped spoiled unwholesome rakish vicious dishonest unclean demoralized reprobate immoral dissipated wicked evil sinful bad rakehell unscrupulous unprincipled unethical cutthroat rakehelly iniquitous bent nefarious tainted jackleg contaminated miscreant Antonyms & Near Antonyms pure virtuous incorruptible uncorrupt uncorrupted ethical good honest moral righteous principled See More 3 as in luxurious given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires the impressionable heiress couldn't resist the decadent temptations of the jet-set life Synonyms & Similar Words luxurious sensual hedonistic sybaritic overindulgent indulgent self-indulgent extravagant voluptuous sensuous greedy gluttonous reckless masturbatory onanistic uncontrolled self-absorbed carnal self-obsessed splurging incontinent voracious intemperate fleshly rapacious wanton Antonyms & Near Antonyms continent temperate austere abstemious ascetic sober abstinent self-abnegating spartan self-denying ascetical disciplined self-disciplined self-controlled self-governed See More decadent 2 of 2 noun 1 as in pervert a person who has sunk below the normal moral standard avant-garde artists who were scorned by the bourgeoisie as talentless decadents Synonyms & Similar Words degenerate pervert libertine villain playboy debaucher deviate rake profligate rip derelict backslider incorrigible delinquent rakehell perv scoundrel cad heel bankrupt reprobate debauchee blackguard knave rogue lecher satyr playgirl rascal miscreant Antonyms & Near Antonyms saint 2 as in hedonist a person whose life is devoted to luxury and sensual pleasures a decadent who squandered her once considerable family fortune Synonyms & Similar Words hedonist voluptuary sensualist playboy sybarite debauchee libertine roué glutton bon vivant epicure Epicurean gourmand rake playgirl Cyrenaic Antonyms & Near Antonyms ascetic wet blanket killjoy prude spoilsport straight arrow fuddy-duddy See More
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