Decadently: meaning, definitions and examples
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decadently
[ ˈdɛkədəntli ]
luxurious behavior
Decadently describes a manner of doing something that is marked by indulgence in pleasure, luxury, or self-gratification. This term often carries a negative connotation, suggesting an excessive or extravagant lifestyle that may lead to moral or cultural decline. It can also refer to something that is characterized by decadence and opulence, evoking a sense of excess. The word is commonly associated with a lifestyle that prioritizes comfort and indulgence over moderation.
Synonyms
extravagantly, indulgently, luxuriously
Examples of usage
- She lived decadently in a lavish mansion.
- The food was served decadently, with rich sauces and extravagant presentations.
- They spent extravagantly and decadently on their vacation.
- He dressed decadently in designer clothing.
Translations
Translations of the word "decadently" in other languages:
🇵🇹 decadentemente
🇮🇳 विलासिता से
🇩🇪 dekadent
🇮🇩 secara dekaden
🇺🇦 декадентно
🇵🇱 dekadencko
🇯🇵 デカダントに
🇫🇷 de façon décadente
🇪🇸 decadentemente
🇹🇷 dekadanslı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 타락하게
🇸🇦 بشكل متدهور
🇨🇿 dekadentně
🇸🇰 dekadentne
🇨🇳 颓废地
🇸🇮 dekadentno
🇮🇸 fíngangandi
🇰🇿 декадентті түрде
🇬🇪 დეკადენტურად
🇦🇿 dekadent bir şəkildə
🇲🇽 decadentemente
Etymology
The word 'decadently' derives from the noun 'decadence,' which traces its origins back to the Latin word 'decadentia,' meaning 'a falling down' or 'decay.' The term became associated with moral or cultural decline in the 19th century, particularly in France. 'Decadent' was used to describe a reaction against traditional values, often characterized by an embrace of excess, indulgence, and artificiality. This association with indulgence would transform the way people perceive pleasure and luxury in contemporary language. The adverbial form 'decadently' emerged to describe actions performed in a manner reminiscent of the decadence associated with this cultural movement.