decadent

The word “decadent” has 3 syllables: de-ca-dent

It's pronounced as /ˈdɛkədənt/


What is synonym and antonym for decadent?

In the thesaurus, “decadent” has 16 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for decadent along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for decadent

  • corrupt
  • decayed
  • degenerate
  • degraded
  • effete
  • hedonist
  • luxurious
  • overripe
  • pervert
  • playboy
  • sensual
  • sensualist
  • sick
  • sybarite
  • voluptuary
  • weak

Antonyms for decadent

Meanings of decadent

  • noun
    1. A person affected by moral decay.
  • adjective
    1. Characterized by moral or cultural decline.
    2. Luxuriously self-indulgent.

Example Sentences

  • The decadent lifestyle of the rich and famous often leads to excess and indulgence.
  • She enjoyed a decadent chocolate cake that was rich and creamy.
  • The decadent decorations in the ballroom reflected the opulence of the event.
  • The novel explores the decadent behaviors of the aristocracy in the 18th century.
  • They threw a decadent party filled with luxurious food, music, and decorations.

On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decadent, such as: abstemious, abstinent, ascetic, austere, continent, corrupt, decayed.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

debauched

  • corrupt
  • corrupted
  • damaged
  • debased
  • decadent
  • degraded
  • depraved
  • deteriorated
  • diluted
  • disgraced
  • dissolute
  • humiliated
  • perverted
  • poisoned
  • ruined
  • sick
  • subverted
  • weakened

debauchees

  • decadents
  • degenerates
  • deviant
  • epicureans
  • hedonists
  • perverts
  • playboys
  • sensualists
  • sybarites
  • voluptuaries
  • weirdo

effete

washed-up


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