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Decadence vs. Decadents
Decadence
/ˈdekədəns/Examples:
The novel explores the decadence of an ancient empire's final days.An artist's indulgence in decadent lifestyles led to his downfall.Decadence of morals was evident in the opulent party of elites.
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Decadents
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The city's nightlife was a haven for decadents.The film depicted an era of opulent decadents.She had a fascination with the art of the decadents.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Decadence refers to the process or state of decay in morals, art, literature, or society. Remember it as the ence indicating a process or state of being.
- Decadents is typically used to describe a group of people, usually artists or writers, who exhibit or promote decadence. The ents at the end can remind you of people (like students, residents, etc.).
- Think of decadence as an abstract concept, while decadents are concrete individuals.
- If discussing a general decline within a civilization or culture, opt for decadence.
- When focusing on individuals in history or specific periods known for overindulgence or moral decline, use decadents.
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