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more decadent
Superlative
most decadent
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connected with a decline in moral standards
- The novel portrays a decadent society obsessed with wealth and pleasure.
- The decadent society was criticized for its obsession with material wealth and superficial pleasures.
- Decadent societies often mask decay with opulence and spectacle.
- Critics warned that the media had become decadent, prioritizing sensation over substance.
- Many saw the art movement as bold, others called it decadent and meaningless.
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characterized by overindulgence in pleasure, comfort, or luxury
- She enjoyed a decadent meal of fine wine and truffles.
- The hotel offered a decadent spa experience.
- He treated himself to a decadent dessert.
- The room was filled with decadent furnishings.
- They spent a decadent weekend at the resort.