characterized by decadence, especially culturally or morally: a decadent life of excessive money and no sense of responsibility.
(often initial capital letter) of or like the decadents.
noun
a person who is decadent.
(often initial capital letter) one of a group of French and English writers of the latter part of the 19th century whose works were characterized by aestheticism, great refinement or subtlety of style, and a marked tendency toward the artificial and abnormal in content.
Hip-hop and R&B stars like Lil’ Kim, Missy Elliott and SWV singer Coko often wore decadent nails in their music videos.
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With more control over your oil use, sprayers are not just a decadent tool—they can help you stick to a healthier diet, and make your food taste better.
Best oil sprayers and misters for home chefs|PopSci Commerce Team|September 11, 2020|Popular Science
The grandson of legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland, Nicholas Vreeland was poised for a decadent life in high-society.
From Fashion Player to Photographer Monk|Nina Strochlic|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Since it could now survive travel over longer distances, lobster became a decadent treat for the American upper class.
My Big, Buttery Lobster Roll Rumble: We Came, We Clawed, We Conquered|Scott Bixby|June 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I remember going to a rehearsal dinner that had lobster tail on the buffet and thinking that was decadent.
Which of Kim Kardashian’s Weddings Was More Ridiculous?|Kevin Fallon|May 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Decadent, venal, ineffective, stratified, anxiety-ridden, stumbling from one declared crisis to the next—who wants that?
The Real Clash of Civilizations|James Poulos|March 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Amongst the characters performances are decadent costumes, over-the-top wigs, and too much leather, fur, and slinky cuts to count.
The ‘American Hustle’ Style Guide|Erin Cunningham|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One of the "owned" senators representing a decadent New England state, himself master of the state political machine.
Theft|Jack London
The last manifestations of Gothic church-building in Spain were neither weak nor decadent, but virile, impressive and logical.
Cathedrals of Spain|John A. (John Allyne) Gade
Again he sank down in a softly padded chair and surveyed the pictures and the minor objects of decadent art about him.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science, May, 1930|Various
But this Empire, by the middle of the thirteenth century, was in a decadent condition.
The Turkish Empire, its Growth and Decay|Lord Eversley
But we had begun to lose faith; we even said that we were decadent, that our day had passed.
The Wasted Generation|Owen Johnson
British Dictionary definitions for decadent
decadent
/ (ˈdɛkədənt) /
adjective
characterized by decay or decline, as in being self-indulgent or morally corrupt
belonging to a period of decline in artistic standards
noun
a decadent person
(often capital)one of a group of French and English writers of the late 19th century whose works were characterized by refinement of style and a tendency towards the artificial and abnormal