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Definition of debauchery

debauchery

/dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/
de · bauch · er · y
Plural:debaucheries
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Adjective:debauched
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debauchery Lexical Profile

debauchery Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, especially involving intemperate drinking, gluttony, or sexual promiscuity.

Example

"The historical novel depicted the royal court as a center of lavish luxury and late-night debauchery."

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• Nearby Words

debater
debauch
debauched
debauchery
debilitate
debilitating
debilitation

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 17th century from French 'débaucher', originally meaning 'to entice away from work or duty', from Old French 'desbauchier' ('to rough-hew timber').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Debauchery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/debauchery
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