decadent

adjective
UK: /ˈdekədənt/
US: /ˈdekədənt/

  1. Behaving in an immoral way and enjoying activities that are likely to be considered wrong.

    1. His lifestyle is quite decadent.
    2. The Roman Empire became decadent as its rulers pursued pleasure.

  2. Luxurious and overly self-indulgent; characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decay.

    1. This cake is so decadent and rich.
    2. They lived a decadent life of parties and expensive things, losing touch with reality.

Synonyms

immoral hedonistic luxurious corrupt dissolute
decadent noun

  1. A person who is decadent or self-indulgent.

    1. He became a decadent.
    2. The artist was considered a decadent by some, but admired by others.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "decadent" in English means: Behaving in an immoral way and enjoying activities that are likely to be considered wrong., Luxurious and overly self-indulgent; characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decay..

The phonetic transcription of "decadent" is /ˈdekədənt/ in British English and /ˈdekədənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "decadent": immoral, hedonistic, luxurious, corrupt, dissolute.

Example usage of "decadent": "His lifestyle is quite decadent.". More examples on the page.