No. 8,177 in Catalan
decadent
Marked by decline or deterioration.
In a sentence
La festa va ser decadent, plena de decoracions antigues.
The party was decadent, full of old decorations.
In this sentence, 'decadent' refers to the excessive and rich atmosphere portrayed by the decorations, often evoking nostalgia for the past.
L'estil de l'edifici és decadent, propi de l'època barroca.
The style of the building is decadent, typical of the Baroque era.
Here, 'decadent' describes the ornate and elaborate characteristics of the Baroque architectural style, highlighting its grandiosity.
Aquestes idees són decadents i pertanyen a un pensament obsolet.
These ideas are decadent and belong to an obsolete mindset.
In this sentence, 'decadent' is used metaphorically to criticize ideas, meaning they have lost their relevance or effectiveness.
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