decadence
/ˈdek.ə.dəns/noun
C1formalcommon/ˈdek.ə.dəns/indénombrable
A noun referring to a state of moral or cultural decline, characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние морального или культурного упадка, характеризующееся чрезмерным потворством удовольствиям или роскоши.esSustantivo 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.frNom désignant un état de déclin moral ou culturel, souvent caractérisé par un excès de luxe ou de plaisirs. Il peut aussi renvoyer à un mouvement artistique et littéraire de la fin du XIXe siècle.deSubstantiv, das einen Zustand des moralischen oder kulturellen Verfalls bezeichnet, der sich durch übermäßige Hingabe an Vergnügungen oder Luxus auszeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa um estado de decadência moral ou cultural, caracterizado por excesso de indulgência em prazeres ou luxo.zh指道德或文化的衰落状态,其特征是过度沉溺于享乐或奢华。arاسم يشير إلى حالة من الانحطاط الأخلاقي أو الثقافي تتسم بالإفراط في الانغماس في الملذات أو الترف.
- Moral or cultural decline C1 formal
A state of moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
- 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.
ruУпадокesdecadencia moral o culturalfrdécadencedeDekadenzptDecadênciazh堕落arانحطاط أخلاقي
Synonymes: corruptiondecaydeclinedegeneracydepravitydissipationimmoralitylicentiousnessself-indulgence
Antonymes: asceticismmoderationmoralityrestraintvirtue
- Luxurious self-indulgence B2 informal
Behavior or lifestyle characterized by excessive enjoyment of sensual pleasures, often involving rich food, drink, or luxury.
- 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.
ruДекадансesDecadencia hedonistafrDécadencedeDekadenzptDecadênciazh颓废arالانغماس في الترف
Synonymes: epicureanismextravaganceindulgenceluxuryself-indulgencesensualityvoluptuousness
Antonymes: abstinenceasceticismausterityfrugalitymoderationrestraintself-denialtemperance
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- decadence's possessive singular form