decadence

• Sustantivo que designa un estado de declive o deterioro moral, cultural o artístico, a menudo asociado con el exceso de lujo, placer o refinamiento que conduce a la corrupción o la degeneración.

A noun referring to a state of moral or cultural decline, characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.

incontable

1. C1formal

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

   decadencia moral o cultural

   • The fall of the empire was marked by decadence and corruption.
   • Critics accused the aristocracy of decadence and waste.
   • The novel explores themes of decadence in modern society.

   Sinónimoscorruptiondecaydeclinedegeneracydepravitydissipationimmoralitylicentiousnessself-indulgence

   Antónimosasceticismmoderationmoralityrestraintvirtue

2. Luxurious self-indulgenceB2informal

   Behavior or lifestyle characterized by excessive enjoyment of sensual pleasures, often involving rich food, drink, or luxury.

   Decadencia hedonista

   • The chocolate cake was pure decadence.
   • Their weekend at the spa was a celebration of decadence.
   • He enjoyed a moment of decadence with a glass of fine wine.

   Sinónimosepicureanismextravaganceindulgenceluxuryself-indulgencesensualityvoluptuousness

   Antónimosabstinenceasceticismausterityfrugalitymoderationrestraintself-denialtemperance