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decadence

1 of 1noun
/ˈdɛkədəns/
1

a decline in standards, especially in moral or mental qualities

  • The novel paints a vivid picture of decadence and moral decline in a once-thriving community.
  • Many critics argue that the excessive consumerism of today's society is a sign of cultural decadence.
  • He worried that his friend's constant partying was a sign of personal decadence.