Debauchery Meaning in English

word

US

dəˈbɔtʃɝi

duh-BAW-chuh-ree

UK

dɪbˈɔːtʃəɹi

di-BAW-chuh-ree

Definition

Debauchery means extreme indulgence in physical pleasures, usually drinking, sex, and partying, especially in ways considered immoral by society.

Usage & Nuances

Typically used in formal, literary, or historical contexts. Strong negative connotation, often describing excessive or immoral lifestyles. Common in phrases like 'life of debauchery.' Rarely used to describe everyday behavior.

• Spanish: depravación - desenfreno
• Portuguese (BR): depravação - devassidão
• Portuguese (PT): depravação - devassidão
• Chinese (Simplified): 放荡 - 淫逸
• Chinese (Traditional): 放蕩 - 淫逸
• Hindi: उच्छृंखलता - नैतिक भ्रष्टता
• Arabic: فجور - فسق
• Bengali: উচ্চ অশ্লীলতা - অত্যাধিক ভোগ-লালসা
• Russian: разврат - распутство
• Japanese: 放蕩 - 享楽
• Vietnamese: trụy lạc - ăn chơi sa đọa
• Korean: 방탕 - 타락
• Turkish: sefahat - ahlaksızlık
• Urdu: عیاشی - شہوت پرستی
• Indonesian: kemabukan - kebejatan

Example Sentences

The king was known for his debauchery.

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People were shocked by the city's debauchery.

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The novel describes a world full of debauchery.

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After years of debauchery, he finally changed his ways.

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Stories of debauchery at those parties spread quickly.

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His wild behavior was dismissed as youthful debauchery.

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