decadence

• Nom 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.

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

indénombrable

1. C1formal

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

   décadence

   • 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.

   Synonymescorruptiondecaydeclinedegeneracydepravitydissipationimmoralitylicentiousnessself-indulgence

   Antonymesasceticismmoderationmoralityrestraintvirtue

2. Luxurious self-indulgenceB2informal

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

   Décadence

   • 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.

   Synonymesepicureanismextravaganceindulgenceluxuryself-indulgencesensualityvoluptuousness

   Antonymesabstinenceasceticismausterityfrugalitymoderationrestraintself-denialtemperance