Debauchery
noun
Excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; wild behavior, especially involving alcohol, drugs, or sexual activities.
The party ended in a night of total debauchery.
Often appears as...
- night of debauchery
- scenes of debauchery
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Disapproving
noun
Excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; wild behavior, especially involving alcohol, drugs, or sexual activities.
The party ended in a night of total debauchery.
Often appears as...
- night of debauchery
- scenes of debauchery
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Contexts
Debauchery is usually used in informal situations and may not be suitable for professional settings.
Their graduation trip turned into a weekend of debauchery.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
The word has a negative tone, suggesting disapproval of the excessive behavior.
He regretted the debauchery of his younger years.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that some cultures might find discussions of debauchery offensive due to differing values.
She skipped the movie because it glorified debauchery.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Contexts
Debauchery is usually used in informal situations and may not be suitable for professional settings.
Their graduation trip turned into a weekend of debauchery.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
The word has a negative tone, suggesting disapproval of the excessive behavior.
He regretted the debauchery of his younger years.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that some cultures might find discussions of debauchery offensive due to differing values.
She skipped the movie because it glorified debauchery.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Contexts
Debauchery is usually used in informal situations and may not be suitable for professional settings.
Their graduation trip turned into a weekend of debauchery.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
The word has a negative tone, suggesting disapproval of the excessive behavior.
He regretted the debauchery of his younger years.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that some cultures might find discussions of debauchery offensive due to differing values.
She skipped the movie because it glorified debauchery.
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Quote examples
David Sheff
American Author
Reading Bukowski and Burroughs and Henry Miller doesn't necessarily mean that a kid is going to try to emulate their debauchery to the point that Nic did, but he really was fascinated by it.
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Gad Saad
Canadian Scientist
Trigger warnings are part of the West's debauchery of self-indulgent victimhood.
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Edmond de Goncourt
French Writer
Debauchery is perhaps an act of despair in the face of infinity.
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Jeffrey C. Mateer
We're going back to that time where debauchery rules.
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David Sheff
American Author
Reading Bukowski and Burroughs and Henry Miller doesn't necessarily mean that a kid is going to try to emulate their debauchery to the point that Nic did, but he really was fascinated by it.
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Gad Saad
Canadian Scientist
Trigger warnings are part of the West's debauchery of self-indulgent victimhood.
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Edmond de Goncourt
French Writer
Debauchery is perhaps an act of despair in the face of infinity.
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Jeffrey C. Mateer
We're going back to that time where debauchery rules.
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