DECADENCY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

decadency

noun

ˈde-kə-dᵊn-sē

Definition of decadency

as in degradation

a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior a novel that examines the decadency of a group of overprivileged teens in an affluent suburb

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Recent Examples of decadency Fashion director and photographer Mert Alas has merged his unique take on luxury fashion with a dose of decadency and self-indulgence. — Angela Lei, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2021

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The species’ coastal habitats, such as mangroves and reefs, have also suffered loss and degradation due to urban development and climate change.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
There is no warping, no heat distortion and no structural degradation.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026

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Democrats avoid division The Democrats’ corruption talk of 2026 checks all of these boxes.

— Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
The limited testimony that led to the grand jury’s decision not to bring criminal charges reveals a larger culture of secrecy and corruption in Tallahassee, said José Javier Rodríguez, the Democrat running to unseat Uthmeier in November.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

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