GRE vocabulary
decadence
moral or cultural decline marked by self-indulgence
In a sentence
Decadence in a sentence
Here is an example sentence showing decadence in a sentence.
Critics saw the empire's lavish spectacles as a sign of decadence.
Synonyms
decaydegenerationdissipation
Antonyms
rectitudeflourishing
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dabble
to engage in something superficially or as a casual pastime
dais
a raised platform for speakers or honored guests
dally
to waste time or act without urgency
dampen
to make something slightly wet, or to make a feeling or reaction less strong
dappled
marked with spots or patches of color or light
daunt
to intimidate or discourage with fear or doubt
dawdle
to move slowly or waste time idly
dearth
a scarcity or shortage of something
Common questions
Questions about “decadence”
Decadence (noun) means moral or cultural decline marked by self-indulgence
Here is decadence used in an example sentence: "Critics saw the empire's lavish spectacles as a sign of decadence."
Common synonyms for decadence include decay, degeneration, dissipation.
Antonyms of decadence include rectitude, flourishing.
Decadence is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.
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