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Antonyms for decadence

Grammar : Noun
Spell : dek-uh-duhns, dih-keyd-ns
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛk ə dəns, dɪˈkeɪd ns

Definition of decadence

Origin :
  • 1540s, from Middle French décadence (early 15c.), from Medieval Latin decadentia "decay," from decadentem (nominative decadens) "decaying," present participle of decadere "to decay," from Latin de- "apart, down" (see de-) + cadere "to fall" (see case (n.1)). Used of periods in art since 1852, on French model.
  • noun perversion; deterioration of morality
Example sentences :
  • The Gladstone period had passed its zenith and its decadence had already begun.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • The decadence of Narbonne as a port is due to natural causes.
  • Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • "Well, I hope so," sighed Phoebe, wondering secretly at the decadence of love.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • It is only in the days of their decadence that a strong light beats into heaven.
  • Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
  • The Irish say that England is in the first stage of her decadence, and they say it with some reason.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • As matter of fact, decadence in surgery is noted immediately after his death.
  • Extract from : « Old-Time Makers of Medicine » by James J. Walsh
  • To be wrong, and to be carefully wrong, that is the definition of decadence.
  • Extract from : « A Miscellany of Men » by G. K. Chesterton
  • You have only known me in my decadence, an idle and unprofitable London clubman.
  • Extract from : « Jill the Reckless » by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
  • Perhaps the dominion of the dead was tottering and was already in its decadence.
  • Extract from : « The Dead Command » by Vicente Blasco Ibez
  • The Chestertonian decadence was not even an all-round falling-off.
  • Extract from : « G. K. Chesterton, A Critical Study » by Julius West

Synonyms for decadence

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