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Definition decadence in British English

decadence noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈdekəd(ə)ns/
1

behaviour that is considered immoral because it concentrates too much on pleasure

Example

a life of sexual decadence

Synonyms and related words
indulgence decadence self-indulgence evil sin wrong
2

so much pleasure that it almost seems morally wrong

Example

Eating like that every night is sheer decadence.

Synonyms and related words
indulgence decadence self-indulgence evil sin wrong
Definition decadence in British English