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decadence

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun decadence has 1 sense
  1. degeneracy, degeneration, decadence, decadency - the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
    --1 is a kind of abasement, degradation, abjection

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Decadence

Description:

Decadence refers to a state of moral decay or decline, often characterized by excessive indulgence or self-indulgent behavior. It can also describe a period of artistic, cultural, or intellectual decline.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. A state of moral decay or decline.
  2. A period of artistic, cultural, or intellectual decline.

Usages:

Examples of usage:

  • His lavish lifestyle was a testament to his personal decadence.
  • The city experienced a period of decadence following the economic recession.
  • During the 19th century, the Romantic movement emerged as a reaction against the perceived decadence of neoclassical art.

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