Debauchery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈbɔː.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Debauchery is a noun meaning An excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; scandalous and immoral activities; involving sex, alcohol, or drugs without inhibition.
Meaning
An excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; scandalous and immoral activities; involving sex, alcohol, or drugs without inhibition.
More Meanings
- (archaic) A seduction from duty.
Example Sentences
moral debauchery
life of debauchery
drunken debauchery
He sank into a life of debauchery.
Word Forms
- debaucheries
Synonyms for debauchery
Depending on context, synonyms include debauch, orgy, riot, saturnalia, bacchanalia, bacchanal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include debauch, riot, bacchanal, orgy, bacchanalia, saturnalia.
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