debauchee

[ deb-aw-chee, -shee ]

noun

1. a person addicted to excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; one given to debauchery.

debauchee

/ ˌdɛbɔːˈtʃiː; -ɔːˈʃiː /

noun

1. a man who leads a life of reckless drinking, promiscuity, and self-indulgence

Word History and Origins

Origin of debauchee¹

First recorded in 1655–65, debauchee is from the French word débauché (past participle of débaucher ). See debauch, -ee

Example Sentences

“He has cultivated a reputation of being a professional debauchee,” Wallace writes.

From The Daily Beast

But Malborgiane is now forgotten and cast off, like so many other victims of this great debauchee.

From Project Gutenberg

Debauchee King August had a touch of genuine human good-humor in him; poor devil, and had the best of stomachs.

From Project Gutenberg

There she sat in the middle of the room, nearer the fire than a youthful debauchee who sat by her with his arm round her waist.

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The writer once knew a worn-out debauchee of thirty, who, even at that early age, had got rid of an inheritance of a half-million.

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It was learned that Victor Dangre was a dangerous criminal, a drunkard and a debauchee.

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