Decadence

usgb/ˈdekədəns/
noun

A fall into low standards or lack of discipline, especially due to excessive pleasure or luxury.

The decadence of the ruling class led to their downfall.
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Often appears as...

  • moral decadence
  • social decadence
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Lack of Restraint

Decadence often suggests that indulgence has led to a loss of traditional values or discipline.

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The celebrity's lifestyle of decadence seemed at odds with his humble beginnings.
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Negative Connotation

'Decadence' typically implies a judgment or disapproval of excessive behaviors.

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Critics argue that society's decadence is evident in its overly luxurious lifestyles.
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