decadence

/ˈdɛkədəns/
noun
  1. Behavior or culture that shows a decline in moral standards, often involving excessive pleasure or luxury.
    • Some people see the rise of reality TV as a sign of cultural decadence.
    • The historian wrote about the decadence of the late Roman Empire.
    • The party was a scene of pure decadence, with expensive food and lavish decorations.
  2. Extreme indulgence in luxury or pleasure, often in a self-indulgent or excessive way.
    • The chocolate cake was so rich it felt like pure decadence.
    • Their vacation was a week of decadence, with spa treatments and fine dining every day.
    • He enjoyed the decadence of sleeping in late and doing nothing all weekend.
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