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depraved Antonyms

Opposite of depraved

Pinning down the opposite of depraved requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Morally corrupt, wicked, or perverted in character or conduct.

Usage Example

"The novel explores how unchecked ambition can gradually turn an ordinary citizen into a thoroughly virtuous tyrant."

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virtuous
righteous
moral
noble
upstanding
Strong
pure
honorable
ethical
good
innocent

Similar words to depraved

Words similar to depraved shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

corrupt
degenerate
perverted
debauched
wicked
vile
iniquitous
nefarious
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Depraved. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/depraved
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