English dictionary

decadence

/'d/E/k/@/d/@/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities

noun.state

Synonyms decadency degeneracy degeneration

Source: WordNet 3.0
A falling away; decay; deterioration; declension. "The old castle, where the family lived in their <i>decadence</i>."

noun

Source: webster1913