Debauchee: meaning, definitions and examples

A variant spelling of 'debauchee', used in the same contexts, usually in older or more formal texts.

• The debauchee's life of indulgence eventually led to his downfall.
• Poetry from that era often describes the tragic end of a debauchee.

Refers to someone who pursues pleasure as the highest goal, often without the negative connotation associated with moral decay.

• As a hedonist, she always sought out the most luxurious and pleasurable experiences.
• He lived a hedonistic lifestyle, traveling to exotic places and indulging in gourmet foods.

Used to describe someone whose moral standards or behavior have deteriorated, often with a strong negative connotation.

• He was considered a degenerate by his peers for his depraved conduct.
• The movie depicts a society of degenerates who have lost all sense of morality.

Used for someone considered morally unprincipled or wicked, with a strong negative implication.

• The town viewed him as a reprobate because of his continuous misconduct.
• It's a story of redemption, where a reprobate turns his life around.

Describes an older man who is debauched and lecherous, often with an implication of sophistication or world-weariness.

• The novel's protagonist was a charming roué who spent his evenings in lavish ballrooms.
• Despite his age, the roué never gave up his pursuit of youthful pleasures.