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debauchery
[dih-baw-chuh-ree]
noun
plural
debaucheriesexcessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; intemperance.
Archaic.seduction from duty, allegiance, or virtue.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of debauchery1
Example Sentences
Frank Frank continues his debauchery and gives up his sobriety for good.
But he was also deeply controversial - and, by his own admission, an "aggressive and reckless man", routinely accused of promoting vulgarity, debauchery and violence through his music.
Even with the debauchery and depravity so vividly portrayed by Wambaugh, unsung acts of goodwill and tenderness emerge through the blue fog.
Trump was a frequent visitor to New York’s Studio 54 in the late 70s and early 80s and was well known for his debauchery.
The group’s many moments of debauchery and complex romantic entanglements.
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When To Use
Debauchery is behavior considered excessively decadent, indulgent, and depraved. It’s especially used to collectively refer to drug use, excessive drinking, promiscuous sex, and the kind of uninhibited activity that happens at wild parties.Debauchery has traditionally been used in a negative way by those who condemn it as immoral or sinful. But it is also used in a somewhat ironic way by those who engage in such activity to celebrate it or make it seem fun.Example: Hair metal bands in the ’80s were notorious for their backstage debauchery.
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