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decadent
This term carries a dual nature, shifting between a harsh moral judgment and a celebratory sense of indulgence. When applied to societies or historical eras, it suggests a rotting core, where luxury masks a loss of purpose, virtue, or strength. In this critical sense, it is often paired with words like corruption, decay, or decline.
In modern casual usage, particularly regarding food or desserts, the word has been repurposed as a positive attribute. Here, it describes something intensely rich or opulent, such as a dark chocolate mousse, where the "sinfulness" of the indulgence is seen as a pleasure rather than a moral failing.
Meanings
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline perceived as a consequence of excessive luxury or self-indulgence.
Examples
彼は遺産をパーティーとワインに使い果たす退廃的な人物として知られていた。
宮廷は、貧者の苦しみに無頓着な退廃的な貴族たちで溢れていた。
長い一週間の後に、暖かいお風呂とシャンパン一杯は最高の贅沢だ。