Decadent
adjective
Involving too much pleasure or indulgence, particularly in food, drink, or luxurious items.
The decadent chocolate cake was too rich for my taste.
Often appears as...
- decadent dessert
- decadent lifestyle
adjective
Characterized by decline or decay, particularly related to moral or cultural standards.
He feared that society was becoming decadent and losing its values.
Often appears as...
- decadent society
- decadent culture
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Disapproving
noun
A person who indulges in pleasure and luxury, often excessively or in decline of their morals.
They lived as decadents, caring only for their own lavish lifestyles.
Often appears as...
- live as a decadent
- known as a decadent
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Involving too much pleasure or indulgence, particularly in food, drink, or luxurious items.
The decadent chocolate cake was too rich for my taste.
Often appears as...
- decadent dessert
- decadent lifestyle
adjective
Characterized by decline or decay, particularly related to moral or cultural standards.
He feared that society was becoming decadent and losing its values.
Often appears as...
- decadent society
- decadent culture
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who indulges in pleasure and luxury, often excessively or in decline of their morals.
They lived as decadents, caring only for their own lavish lifestyles.
Often appears as...
- live as a decadent
- known as a decadent
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Overload
Think of 'decadent' as something so extravagantly pleasurable it's almost too much.
The spa's offerings were decadent, complete with gold facials.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
'Decadent' often has a negative implication of overindulgence that isn't good for you.
His decadent spending led him to debt.
Pro Tip 3/3Luxury Items
Use 'decadent' for items considered luxury, especially those not necessary but delightful.
She wore a decadent fur coat.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Overload
Think of 'decadent' as something so extravagantly pleasurable it's almost too much.
The spa's offerings were decadent, complete with gold facials.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
'Decadent' often has a negative implication of overindulgence that isn't good for you.
His decadent spending led him to debt.
Pro Tip 3/3Luxury Items
Use 'decadent' for items considered luxury, especially those not necessary but delightful.
She wore a decadent fur coat.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Overload
Think of 'decadent' as something so extravagantly pleasurable it's almost too much.
The spa's offerings were decadent, complete with gold facials.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
'Decadent' often has a negative implication of overindulgence that isn't good for you.
His decadent spending led him to debt.
Pro Tip 3/3Luxury Items
Use 'decadent' for items considered luxury, especially those not necessary but delightful.
She wore a decadent fur coat.
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The history of chocolate...
to reduce child and indentured labor practices. Today, chocolate has established itself in the rituals of our modern culture. Due to its colonial association with native cultures, combined with the power of advertising, chocolate retains an aura of something sensual, decadent,
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Brutal Gameplay PIPE When...
expression bread and circuses from we tend to think of the gladiatorial games as decadent depraved the self-indulgence of a people in decline yet they are meant to halt all that their way for teaching people not so much how to live
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The history of chocolate...
to reduce child and indentured labor practices. Today, chocolate has established itself in the rituals of our modern culture. Due to its colonial association with native cultures, combined with the power of advertising, chocolate retains an aura of something sensual, decadent,
Video examples
Brutal Gameplay PIPE When...
expression bread and circuses from we tend to think of the gladiatorial games as decadent depraved the self-indulgence of a people in decline yet they are meant to halt all that their way for teaching people not so much how to live
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Quote examples
Gore Vidal
American Novelist
As societies grow decadent, the language grows decadent, too. Words are used to disguise, not to illuminate, action: you liberate a city by destroying it. Words are to confuse, so that at election time people will solemnly vote against their own interests.
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Anne Hathaway
American Actress
I was raised in a solidly upper-middle class family who had really strong values and excess was not one of the things that my family put up with. And there's something wildy decadent about the young-star lifestyle, and I just don't really see the point.
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Molly Bloom
American Author
I developed an interesting skill set in that I was able to create a network and create experiences and environment - I built this decadent playground for men. It might have been successful, but it wasn't important. It didn't have any true meaning.
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Renee Zellweger
American Actress
Once you've reached the point where you can pay rent, you can go to the vet and you can go to the grocery store, after that point it's all the same. I don't have the appetite for a decadent lifestyle.
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Paul Morrissey
American Director
I was brought up with TV comedians. I'll remember them till I go to my grave, all those comedians, as decadent fluff.
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Madonna Ciccone
American Musician
I don't go to the sale rack. But I wouldn't say I am decadent in my spending. I am careful.
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Erin O'Connor
English Model
I would say I live half in New York and half in Claridge's. How decadent! How hysterical!
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H. Rap Brown
American Activist
Revolution comes when human beings set out to correct decadent institutions.
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Layne Staley
American Musician
Los Angeles, I don't like that town. Too decadent, and it's slimy.
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Brian Azzarello
American Writer
Paris is wild; it's decadent... it's so many things.
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Gore Vidal
American Novelist
As societies grow decadent, the language grows decadent, too. Words are used to disguise, not to illuminate, action: you liberate a city by destroying it. Words are to confuse, so that at election time people will solemnly vote against their own interests.
Quote examples
Anne Hathaway
American Actress
I was raised in a solidly upper-middle class family who had really strong values and excess was not one of the things that my family put up with. And there's something wildy decadent about the young-star lifestyle, and I just don't really see the point.
Quote examples
Molly Bloom
American Author
I developed an interesting skill set in that I was able to create a network and create experiences and environment - I built this decadent playground for men. It might have been successful, but it wasn't important. It didn't have any true meaning.
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Renee Zellweger
American Actress
Once you've reached the point where you can pay rent, you can go to the vet and you can go to the grocery store, after that point it's all the same. I don't have the appetite for a decadent lifestyle.
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Paul Morrissey
American Director
I was brought up with TV comedians. I'll remember them till I go to my grave, all those comedians, as decadent fluff.
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Madonna Ciccone
American Musician
I don't go to the sale rack. But I wouldn't say I am decadent in my spending. I am careful.
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Erin O'Connor
English Model
I would say I live half in New York and half in Claridge's. How decadent! How hysterical!
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H. Rap Brown
American Activist
Revolution comes when human beings set out to correct decadent institutions.
Quote examples
Layne Staley
American Musician
Los Angeles, I don't like that town. Too decadent, and it's slimy.
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Brian Azzarello
American Writer
Paris is wild; it's decadent... it's so many things.
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