depraved

Meanings

• adjective

  Having committed or indulged in vice or immorality; morally perverted.

• adjective

  Corrupted in mind, manners, or morals; wicked, vicious, or immoral.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with depraved
ave , grave , rave , wave , pave , crave , brave , grave

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Variants

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depraved , depravedly , depravedness , depravednesses , depravation , depravations , deprave , depravement , depravements , depraver , depravers , depraves , depraving

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'fallen from grace' or 'departed from the faith'. Derived from the Latin word 'depravare', which means 'to corrupt' or 'to pervert'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'depraved' has been used in legal contexts to describe individuals who have committed heinous crimes, such as serial killers and child molesters.

2. In the world of fine art, the term 'depraved art' refers to art that depicts immoral or shocking subjects, often intended to provoke strong reactions from viewers.

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Related Concepts

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1. immoral: Related concept, antonym of moral. Something that goes against the principles of right and wrong, or against the accepted standards of a particular society.

2. vice: Related concept, a behavior or habit that is morally or socially wrong and injurious to one's health, happiness, or reputation.

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Culture

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The term 'depraved' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict immoral or wicked characters, often portrayed in a sensational or shocking manner. It has also been used to describe hedonistic or debauched behavior, particularly in historical contexts.

How to Memorize "depraved"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who has strayed far from the accepted moral standards, someone who indulges in vices and immoral behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'depraved' with words like 'immoral', 'wicked', 'vicious', and 'corrupted'. Create a mental image of someone who embodies these traits.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Depraved People Act Vile' to remember the definition of the word.

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