decadency

Meanings

• a state of moral and cultural decay

  - "The once prosperous city had succumbed to decadency."
  - "Decadency was rampant in the elite circles of society."
  - "The decay of morals and values was a clear sign of decadency."

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Rhymes

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decadence , sedescence , cedence , recidivism , residivism

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Homophones

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1. decadency and decay density
   

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Variants

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decadencies , decadency

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Forms

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Decadency can be expressed in various forms, including: * as a noun to describe a state of moral and cultural decay * as an adjective to describe something that is decadent or excessively luxurious * as a verb to describe the act of becoming decadent or morally and culturally declining * as a metaphor to describe the decay and decline of something, such as a civilization or an empire

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'decadentia', which means 'a falling away or decline'.

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1. moral decay: The gradual decline of moral principles and values in a society or individual.

2. cultural decline: The gradual erosion or loss of a society's cultural heritage, traditions, and values.

3. excess and decadence: The state of moral, cultural, and artistic excess, often marked by luxury, indulgence, and a rejection of traditional values and norms.

4. The Decadence Movement: A cultural and artistic movement that emerged in Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Decadence Movement was characterized by a rejection of traditional moral and artistic values, an embrace of excess, luxury, and indulgence, and a fascination with the macabre, the morbid, and the grotesque.

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Culture

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Decadency has been a recurring theme in various forms of art and literature. It has been used to depict the excesses and moral decay of the elite classes in society. Decadency has also been used to describe the decline and decay of civilizations and empires. Some famous works of art and literature that explore the theme of decadency include: * 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde * 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot * 'The Decay of Lying' by Oscar Wilde * 'The Sirens' by John Keats * 'The Hollow Men' by T.S. Eliot

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