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decadently

/ˈdɛk.ə.dənt.li/
dec · a · dent · ly
Adjective:decadent
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• adverb

1

In a luxuriously self-indulgent or excessively lavish manner.

Example

"The chocolate cake was decadently rich, topped with layers of dark ganache and gold leaf."

2

In a manner characterized by moral, cultural, or intellectual decline and decay.

Example

"The historian argued that the empire's ruling class lived decadently while neglecting public infrastructure."

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• Nearby Words

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