Decadent: meaning, definitions and examples
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decadent
[ ˈdɛkəd(ə)nt ]
desserts
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline. Decadent desserts often feature rich, indulgent ingredients such as chocolate and cream, appealing to the senses with their luxurious flavors and textures.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The decadent chocolate cake was so rich and moist that it practically melted in my mouth.
- She indulged in a decadent dessert of tiramisu topped with fresh whipped cream.
society
Overly luxurious or self-indulgent. In society, decadent behavior often involves excessive spending on frivolous items and excessive partying.
Synonyms
extravagant, hedonistic, lavish
Examples of usage
- The decadent lifestyles of the rich and famous were often portrayed in the media.
- The decadent parties thrown by the social elite were the talk of the town.
Translations
Translations of the word "decadent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 decadente
🇮🇳 विलासी
🇩🇪 dekadent
🇮🇩 dekaden
🇺🇦 декадентський
🇵🇱 dekadencki
🇯🇵 退廃的な (たいはいてきな)
🇫🇷 décadent
🇪🇸 decadente
🇹🇷 çökmekte olan
🇰🇷 퇴폐적인 (toepyejeogin)
🇸🇦 منحط
🇨🇿 dekadentní
🇸🇰 dekadentný
🇨🇳 颓废的 (tuífèi de)
🇸🇮 dekadenten
🇮🇸 úrkynjandi
🇰🇿 декодентті
🇬🇪 დეკადენტი
🇦🇿 deqadent
🇲🇽 decadente
Word origin
The word 'decadent' originated from the French word 'décadent,' which comes from the Latin word 'decadentem,' meaning 'falling away, declining.' It first appeared in the English language in the 19th century, primarily used to describe a state of decline or decay, both morally and culturally.
See also: decade.