Decadence
Nounअनैतिकता या सांस्कृतिक पतन
Definition
A state of moral or cultural decline; excessive indulgence in luxury.
Contextual Sentence: "The decadence of the Mughal era under Aurangzeb is often cited as a turning point in Indian history."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of **‘decadence’** as a **‘deca-dent’** (10-toothed) king feasting while his kingdom rots!
Synonyms
degeneration
corruption
luxuriance
Antonyms
virtue
austerity
asceticism