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Learn “Decadent”

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Decadent

adjective/DEK-uh-duhnt/

Meaning

Enjoying too much luxury and comfort, often in an unhealthy way.

In context

Their decadent holiday had a pool, feasts and no rules at all.

Remember it

'Decadent' relates to 'decay' — too much luxury that leads to decline.

Use it well

Use for over-the-top luxury or moral decline in a society.