the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state; deterioration; decay

Some historians hold that the fall of Rome can be attributed to internal decadence.

moral degeneration or decay; turpitude.

unrestrained or excessive self-indulgence.

( often initial capital letter ) the decadent movement in literature.

noun

humility , morality

noun

corruption , debasement , decay , declension , decline , degeneracy , degeneration , degradation , devolution , dissipation , dissolution , downfall , downgrade , evil , excess , fall , gluttony , incontinence , intemperance , lasciviousness , lechery , lewdness , licentiousness , regression , sensuality , sybaritism , atrophy , declination , deterioration , perversion