decadent
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adjective \ˈde-kə-dənt also di-ˈkā-\Definition of DECADENT
1
: marked by decay or decline
2
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of the decadents
3
: characterized by or appealing to self-indulgence <decadent pleasures>
— dec·a·dent·ly adverb
See Examples of DECADENT
- 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.
Origin of DECADENT
back-formation from decadence
First Known Use: 1837
Related to DECADENT
- Synonyms
- effete, decayed, degenerate, overripe, washed-up
- Antonyms
- undecadent
2decadent
nounDefinition of DECADENT
1
: 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 decadent
Examples of DECADENT
- <avant-garde artists who were scorned by the bourgeoisie as talentless decadents>
- <a decadent who squandered her once considerable family fortune>
First Known Use of DECADENT
1886
Related to DECADENT
- Synonyms
- backslider, debauchee, debaucher, degenerate, deviate, libertine, perv, pervert, profligate, rake, rakehell, rip
- Antonyms
- ascetic
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