Decadent ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Decadent ( adjective )

1. Characterized by or indicative of moral or cultural decline; degenerate.
2. Self-indulgent, esp. in luxury and sensual pleasure.

Origin:

From french décadent, from latin decadentem, present participle of decadere "to fall", from de- "down" + cadere "to fal.l"

Examples:

1. The decadent Roman Empire.
2. The party was full of decadent young men and women.
3. He leads a decadent life.
4. The food was rich and decadent.
5. The decadent atmosphere of the restaurant.

(As a noun)

Decadent ( noun )

1. Characterized by or indicative of moral or cultural decline; degenerate.
2. Self-indulgent, esp. in luxury and sensual pleasure.

Origin:

From french décadent, from latin decadentem, present participle of decadere "to fall", from de- "down" + cadere "to fal.l"

Examples:

1. The decadent Roman Empire.
2. The party was full of decadent young men and women.
3. He leads a decadent life.
4. The food was rich and decadent.
5. The decadent atmosphere of the restaurant.