decadence
nounfeminine/dɨkɐˈðẽsiɐ/medium
de·ca·dên·ci·a
Definition
A state of decline or deterioration, especially in morals, culture, or art; a period of decay.
The novel depicts the moral decadence of the aristocracy.
The city's architecture shows signs of decadence.
Common collocations
moral decadenceeconomic decadencesign of decadencein full decadence
Etymology
Do latim 'decadentia', de 'decadere' (cair, declinar).