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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 is a noun that describes a state of moral or cultural decline marked by excess or indulgence.
- Decadents is the plural form of the noun decadent, which is a person who is luxuriously self-indulgent or a member of the Decadent Movement.
- Remember that decadence is about a decline or decay in standards, especially due to indulgence, whereas decadents are individuals who embody or promote such self-indulgence.
- Use decadence when discussing abstract concepts related to decline.
- Use decadents when referring to people or groups associated with such behavior.
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