debauchery

/di'bɔ:tʃəri/
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Definition

Noun: 1. Excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures: The act or habit of engaging in extreme, unrestrained, and often immoral behavior, especially involving excessive drinking, sexual activity, or other physical pleasures. 2. Corruption or seduction: The act of leading someone away from virtue or morality into such excessive behavior.

Usage
  • The word is a formal and strong noun, typically used to describe extreme and morally condemned behavior.
  • It often implies a loss of self-control and a departure from accepted social or moral standards.
  • It is commonly used in historical, literary, or moralistic contexts.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The tales of the nobleman's debauchery shocked the entire town.
    • The festival, intended as a celebration, descended into an orgy of debauchery.
    • He blamed his financial ruin on a life of debauchery.
Advanced Usage
  • "To lead a life of debauchery": To habitually engage in excessive and immoral pleasures.
    • After inheriting his fortune, he led a life of utter debauchery.
  • "To sink into debauchery": To gradually become involved in such excessive behavior.
    • The king sank into debauchery and neglected his duties.
Variants and Related Words
  • Debauch (verb/noun): To corrupt or seduce (verb); an instance of excessive indulgence (noun).
    • He was debauched by the temptations of the city.
  • Debauched (adjective): Characterized by or involved in debauchery; corrupt.
    • The debauched court was infamous for its excesses.
Synonyms
  • Dissipation: Wasteful expenditure, especially of one's health or resources through overindulgence.
  • Licentiousness: Lacking legal or moral restraints, especially in sexual conduct.
  • Profligacy: Reckless extravagance or wastefulness, often in the context of immoral behavior.
  • Depravity: Moral corruption; wickedness.
Antonyms
  • Abstinence: The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something.
  • Asceticism: Severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence.
  • Restraint: Self-control; moderation.
  • Sobriety: The state of being sober; seriousness.
Related Idioms/Phrases
  • "Revel in debauchery": To take great and obvious pleasure in immoral excess.
    • The corrupt officials reveled in debauchery while the people suffered.
  • "A den of debauchery": A place known for or devoted to immoral and excessive behavior.
    • The underground club was known as a den of debauchery.
Noun
  1. a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

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