decadence

• Substantivo que designa um estado de decadência moral ou cultural, caracterizado por excesso de indulgência em prazeres ou luxo.

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

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1. C1formal

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

   Decadência

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscorruptiondecaydeclinedegeneracydepravitydissipationimmoralitylicentiousnessself-indulgence

   Antônimosasceticismmoderationmoralityrestraintvirtue

2. Luxurious self-indulgenceB2informal

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

   Decadência

   • 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.

   Sinônimosepicureanismextravaganceindulgenceluxuryself-indulgencesensualityvoluptuousness

   Antônimosabstinenceasceticismausterityfrugalitymoderationrestraintself-denialtemperance