Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

decadente

Adjective

/de.kəˈdɛnt/

Definition

A term used to describe something that is declining in quality, power, or strength, often in a moral or cultural context.

Examples

The decadente lifestyle of the rich often leads to a lack of purpose.
Many artists of the time embraced a decadente aesthetic, celebrating the beauty in decay.
The film was criticized for its decadente portrayal of aristocratic life.

Meaning

Decadente refers to a state characterized by a decline from a higher state, often associated with luxury and excess but ultimately leading to deterioration or degeneration.