debauched

American  

[dih-bawcht] / dɪˈbɔtʃt /

adjective

1. displaying the effect of excessive indulgence in sensual pleasure.

   a flabby and debauched face.

2. corrupted; debased.

   debauched morals.

   Synonyms:

   immoral, profligate, dissipated, depraved

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Other Word Forms

• debauchedly adverb
• debauchedness noun
• undebauched adjective

Etymology

Origin of debauched

First recorded in 1590–1600; debauch + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The dissolute, debauched Lucius might have proved a challenge for Marcus in the long run, but illness carried him off after eight years in power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

"If anyone has lived the debauched rock 'n' roll lifestyle," he once admitted, "I suppose it's me."

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

As the manager of Guns N’ Roses during the band’s debauched heyday, Alan Niven has no shortage of colorful stories.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025

The Hallmark Experience panel provided a window into filmmaking techniques and scriptwriting instead of prodding attendees to whoop it up at debauched moments caught on camera.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2023

Some of the Folk are so still I worry that they have debauched themselves into death.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black