word
Decadent
DEH-kuh-duhnt
/ˈdɛkʌdʌnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
decadent
Dictionary meaning
Marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay.
Examples
- A decadent life of excessive money and no sense of responsibility.
Synonyms: effete
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