Definitions for decadence

decadence dec·a·dence

Spelling: [dek-uh-duh ns, dih-keyd-ns]
IPA: /ˈdɛk ə dəns, dɪˈkeɪd ns/

Decadence is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 116 anagrams from letters in decadence (accddeeen).

Definitions for decadence

noun

  1. the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state; deterioration; decay:
  2. moral degeneration or decay; turpitude.
  3. unrestrained or excessive self-indulgence.
  4. (often initial capital letter) the decadent movement in literature.

Origin of decadence

1540-50; Middle French Medieval Latin dēcadentia, equivalent to Late Latin dēcadent- (stem of dēcadēns), present participle of dēcadere to fall away (de- de- +cad(ere)

Examples for decadence

The decadence of Narbonne as a port is due to natural causes.

The collection was unmistakably Cavalli, and whether one finds his decadence enthralling or offputting, he stands by it.

The Gladstone period had passed its zenith and its decadence had already begun.

The Irish say that England is in the first stage of her decadence, and they say it with some reason.

Many accused party leaders of excessive wealth and decadence filled with liquor and women.

Within days, the anti-Western line drawn to connect the dots of supposed Western decadence reached theaters and movie theaters.

In both films, these vehicular behemoths are emblems of our current decadence.

"Well, I hope so," sighed Phoebe, wondering secretly at the decadence of love.

It is only in the days of their decadence that a strong light beats into heaven.

The decadence of it at 10 in the morning, it just feels like the perfect reward!

Word Value for decadence
Scrable

15

Words with friends

18

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