debauched
Americanadjective
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displaying the effect of excessive indulgence in sensual pleasure.
a flabby and debauched face.
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corrupted; debased.
debauched morals.
- Synonyms:
- immoral, profligate, dissipated, depraved
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Example Sentences
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The cinematic language suggests that Burning Man may be debauched, pointless and a massive indulgence, but that it also champions decadence in pursuit of freedom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Firstman stars as Peter, a debauched millennial aging out of a New York scene that never cared about him as a person in the first place.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
But finally seeing the Rockstar-approved version of its debauched, riotous virtual Miami after almost 10 years of waiting sent fans wild.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2023
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
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