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decadence

noun

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

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deterioration, degeneration, decadence, decline mean the falling from a higher to a lower level in quality, character, or vitality.

deterioration implies generally the impairment of value or usefulness.

the deterioration of the house through neglect

degeneration stresses physical, intellectual, or especially moral retrogression.

the degeneration of their youthful idealism into cynicism

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

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

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The first known use of decadence was in 1530

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