Decadence refers to moral decay, decline, or extreme self-indulgence. An ice cream flavor could be named 'chocolate decadence' to evoke indulgence.
Decadence refers to moral decay or decline, or excessive self-indulgence. An indulgent ice cream flavor might be named for its decadence.
| Word | decadence |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | decay or decline, especially moral; self-indulgence. |
| Sentence | We named our best-selling ice cream flavor "chocolate decadence" because only truly self-indulgent people would treat themselves to something so calorific and cholesterol laden. |
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