Decadence Definition & Meaning

decadence
noun
  1. the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities

"Decadence" in song lyrics

See how decadence is used in real songs:

  • "I'm tired it's evident, from two decades of decadence"
    Capital-X — Resistance
  • "Stuck with no other option in this world's decadence"
    Looptroop — Trrism
  • "Bigger than rap let's make this album decadence"
    Non Phixion — Hot 97 Freestyle

Usage tips for "decadence"

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