decadently
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6.7
- adverb
- /ˈdɛkədəntli/
:
decadentemente
- Reyes insisted on taking the floor that night, leaving Imsah her bed, decadently wide and soft compared to her accustomed furnishings.
- decadently delicious
- decadently rich
Examples
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It can go two ways, actually: Abercrombie & Fitch, or those pompous and decadently annoying white suits that writer/journalist Tom Wolfe is so fond of.
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He dressed decadently in a tailored suit made from the finest silk and adorned with exquisite accessories.
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You can use cream if you want for over-the-top, decadently wonderful results.
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They were absolutely decadently delicious.
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However, was enough fat trimmed from the plot in order to make this oddball horror film decadently enjoyable?
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The dessert was decadently rich, filled with layers of chocolate and cream.
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She enjoyed her vacation decadently, staying at a five-star resort with all the luxury amenities.
Synonyms
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3.4
In a very fancy or expensive way
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5.6
In a very rich and generous way using a lot of money
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6.0
Using or spending much more than needed
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5.1
In a very comfortable and expensive way
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6.6
In a kind, relaxed way that lets someone do things that may not be good for them
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8.4
In a very rich and decorated way
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8.3
In a slow, rich way that shows strong physical pleasure or luxury
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7.3
In a rich and expensive way to impress people
In a way that lets a person enjoy things even if it hurts them
Antonyms
How Decadent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Decadently comes from Latin parts de- 'down' and cadere 'to fall'. The same root is in the word cascade, which gives the image of something 'falling'. So to live or act decadently is like 'falling' into rich, luxurious living or too much pleasure, which is why it means very indulgent and lavish.