Decadence
A decline in cultural and moral standards, often accompanied by excessive self-indulgence and luxury.
nounDecadence
A decline in cultural and moral standards, often accompanied by excessive self-indulgence and luxury.
nounImagine This
Cadets at West Point are usually associated with high moral standards. Therefore, decadence is parting away from those high moral standards.
Sounds Like
DEK-uh-dens
Looks Like
looks like 'decadent' (similar spelling) and contains 'cadence'
Remember This
Decadence comes from Latin decadere, meaning 'to fall down'; it often implies both moral decline and luxurious excess.
Other Forms
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decline, decay, deterioration, degeneration, corruption, excess
Note
Do not confuse decadence with decadently (adverb) or decadent (adjective). Decadence refers to decline or self-indulgence, whereas decadent describes the quality of being indulgent or morally deteriorated.