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- DictionaryDec·a·dence/ˈdekədns/
noun
- 1. moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury: "he denounced Western decadence"
The word decadence refers to a late 19th century movement emphasizing the need for sensationalism, egocentricity; bizarre, artificial, perverse, and exotic sensations and experiences. By extension, it may refer to a decline in art, literature, science, technology, and work ethics, or (very loosely) to self-indulgent behavior.
Decadence definition: the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state; deterioration; decay. See examples of DECADENCE used in a sentence.
DECADENCE meaning: behaviour that is considered immoral because you do or have things only for your own pleasure. Learn more.
Definition of decadence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
May 13, 2024 · 1. the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state; deterioration; decay. Some historians hold that the fall of Rome can be attributed to internal decadence. 2. moral degeneration or decay; turpitude. 3. unrestrained or excessive self-indulgence. 4. (often cap) the decadent movement in literature.
Decadence definition, the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state; deterioration; decay: Some historians hold that the fall of Rome can be attributed to internal decadence. See more.
What does the noun decadence mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun decadence . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
