Decadence vs. Debauchery

Decadencenoun

A state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration; decay

Decadencenoun

A falling away; decay; deterioration; declension. "The old castle, where the family lived in their decadence."

Decadencenoun

the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities

Decadence

The word decadence, which at first meant simply in an abstract sense, is now most often used to refer to a perceived decay in standards, morals, dignity, religious faith, honor, discipline, or skill at governing among the members of the elite of a very large social structure, such as an empire or nation state. By extension, it may refer to a decline in art, literature, science, technology, and work ethics, or (very loosely) to self-indulgent behavior.

Debaucherynoun

Indulgence in sensual pleasures; scandalous activities involving sex, alcohol, or drugs without inhibition.

Debaucherynoun

(archaic) Seduction from duty.

Debaucherynoun

Corruption of fidelity; seduction from virtue, duty, or allegiance.

Debaucherynoun

Excessive indulgence of the appetites; especially, excessive indulgence of lust; intemperance; sensuality; habitual lewdness.

Debaucherynoun

a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity