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decadency

 

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Noun decadency 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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Decadency

Noun: The state or quality of being decadent.

Sense 1: Immoral or self-indulgent behavior; a decline in moral or cultural values.

Example sentence: The novel portrays the decadency of the upper class society in the 1920s.

Sense 2: The quality of being luxurious, lavish, or excessively decorative.

Example sentence: The palace was renowned for its opulence and decadency in architecture.

Sense 3: A period of decline or decay in a particular area or field.

Example sentence: After years of economic stagnation, the city experienced a decadency in its industrial sector.

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