decadent

¹dec·a·dent

adj \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

Examples of DECADENT

1. The book condemns some of society's wealthiest members as decadent fools.
2. a wealthy and decadent lifestyle
3. a decadent hotel room, complete with a hot tub
4. 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

Related Words: effeminate, overrefined, precious; decaying, declining, dying, failing, waning; debilitated, enervate, enervated, enfeebled, feeble, frail, languid, sapped, soft, wasted, weak, weakened, wimpy; dissolute, immoral; debased, debauched, degraded, demoralized, depraved, dissipated, dissolute

Near Antonyms: incorruptible; ethical, honest, principled; good, moral, righteous, virtuous

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