decadent
characterized by decadence, especially culturally or morally: a decadent life of excessive money and no sense of responsibility.
(often initial capital letter) of or like the decadents.
a person who is decadent.
(often initial capital letter) one of a group of French and English writers of the latter part of the 19th century whose works were characterized by aestheticism, great refinement or subtlety of style, and a marked tendency toward the artificial and abnormal in content.
Origin of decadent
1Other words for decadent
Other words from decadent
- dec·a·dent·ly [dek-uh-duhnt-lee, dih-keyd-nt-], /ˈdɛk ə dənt li, dɪˈkeɪd nt-/, adverb
- non·dec·a·dent, adjective, noun
- o·ver·dec·a·dent, adjective
- o·ver·dec·a·dent·ly, adverb
- sem·i·dec·a·dent, adjective
- sem·i·dec·a·dent·ly, adverb
- un·dec·a·dent, adjective
- un·dec·a·dent·ly, adverb
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How to use decadent in a sentence
While the more than $10 per ounce price tag makes this steak beyond decadent, I’ve tested Holy Grail’s premium Wagyu and don’t doubt that this will be the best steak my father has ever eaten.
Buttery and chewy, rich and decadent is how I describe this classic Philippine dessert.
These chewy, date- and walnut-packed bars are called ‘food for the gods’ with good reason | Isa Fabro | December 2, 2020 | Washington PostThis Hanukkah, we will skip the decadent accoutrements, as they feel wrong against the backdrop of such a difficult year.
This crisp, classic potato latke recipe delivers a satisfying, celebratory crunch | Olga Massov | November 30, 2020 | Washington PostHip-hop and R&B stars like Lil’ Kim, Missy Elliott and SWV singer Coko often wore decadent nails in their music videos.
With more control over your oil use, sprayers are not just a decadent tool—they can help you stick to a healthier diet, and make your food taste better.
Best oil sprayers and misters for home chefs | PopSci Commerce Team | September 11, 2020 | Popular-Science
The grandson of legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland, Nicholas Vreeland was poised for a decadent life in high-society.
Since it could now survive travel over longer distances, lobster became a decadent treat for the American upper class.
My Big, Buttery Lobster Roll Rumble: We Came, We Clawed, We Conquered | Scott Bixby | June 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI remember going to a rehearsal dinner that had lobster tail on the buffet and thinking that was decadent.
Which of Kim Kardashian’s Weddings Was More Ridiculous? | Kevin Fallon | May 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTdecadent, venal, ineffective, stratified, anxiety-ridden, stumbling from one declared crisis to the next—who wants that?
Amongst the characters performances are decadent costumes, over-the-top wigs, and too much leather, fur, and slinky cuts to count.
He was that rare thing in a new land, a decadent, a connoisseur in vice, a lover of opiates and of liquor.
You Never Know Your Luck, Complete | Gilbert ParkerYou must read your Latin authors well, for, since you must be decadent, it is better to decay from a good source.
Sinister Street, vol. 1 | Compton MackenzieWe still seem to detect the influence of a decadent, late Magdalenian style of ornament.
The New Stone Age in Northern Europe | John M. TylerHere he became a friend of Grard de Nerval, who was of such influence on the later decadent school.
Contes Franais | Douglas Labaree BuffumThis prince of the seventeenth century was the beau-ideal decadent that many modern novelists have delighted to depict.
Court Beauties of Old Whitehall | W. R. H. Trowbridge
British Dictionary definitions for decadent
/ (ˈdɛkədənt) /
characterized by decay or decline, as in being self-indulgent or morally corrupt
belonging to a period of decline in artistic standards
a decadent person
(often capital) one of a group of French and English writers of the late 19th century whose works were characterized by refinement of style and a tendency towards the artificial and abnormal
Derived forms of decadent
- decadently, adverb
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