Depravity Definition & Meaning

depravity
noun
  1. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles; "the luxury and corruption among the upper classes"; "moral degeneracy followed intellectual degeneration"; "its brothels, its opium parlors, its depravity"; "Rome had fallen into moral putrefaction"
  2. a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice; "the various turpitudes of modern society"

"Depravity" in song lyrics

See how depravity is used in real songs:

  • "and depravity"
    Ambassador f/ Cruz Cordero, M.O.D. — Cypha International
  • "It's cool, I'll be that dude. We glued to our depravity,"
    Lecrae f/ J.R. — Gravity
  • "She's affected by depravity"
    Lecrae — The Bride

Usage tips for "depravity"

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