Vocabulary Entry

decadence

|noun • verb

noun

A state of moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.

Example Sentences

"The decadent lifestyle of the rich often leads to a lack of purpose."

"Many critics argued that the film depicted the decadence of society in the 1980s."

"The artist's work captures the themes of decadence and excess prevalent in modern culture."

verb

Example Sentences

"Some believe that civilizations ultimately decadence over time due to moral decay."

"The ancient empire began to decadence after losing its most powerful leaders."

"As the community faced economic challenges, it started to decadence rapidly."