decadent

adjective · DEK-uh-dunt

CEFR C1

caring too much about pleasure and luxury

पतनशील, विलासी

Usage

a decadent lifestylea decadent dessertdecadent society

Examples

The film shows the decadent lifestyle of the rich.

Gulab jamun with ice cream is a decadent dessert.

Common mistake

The family lived a decadent life of hard work and saving.

The family lived a simple life of hard work and saving.

Decadent means too much luxury, not hard work.

Remember: Decadent: decay through too much luxury.

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