Debauchery

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

Definitions of debauchery

noun excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, especially in eating and drinking

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that debauchery is not allowed in this town.

A2 The party turned into a night of debauchery with excessive drinking and dancing.

B1 The novel explores themes of debauchery and excess in the wealthy elite.

B2 The royal court was known for its debauchery and scandalous behavior.

C1 The artist's paintings were filled with images of debauchery and decadence.

C2 The film depicted the debauchery of the rock and roll lifestyle in the 1970s.

Examples of debauchery in a Sentence

formal The scandalous debauchery at the royal court was met with severe repercussions.

informal The party last night was wild, full of debauchery and chaos.

slang I can't believe the level of debauchery that went down at the music festival.

figurative The debauchery of corruption within the company led to its downfall.

Grammatical Forms of debauchery

past tense

debouched

plural

debaucheries

comparative

more debauched

superlative

most debauched

present tense

debauches

future tense

will debauch

perfect tense

have debauched

continuous tense

is debauching

singular

debauchery

positive degree

debauched

infinitive

to debauch

gerund

debauching

participle

debauched

Origin and Evolution of debauchery

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'debauchery' originated from the French word 'débaucher' which means to lead astray or corrupt.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to moral corruption or indulgence in sensual pleasures, the word 'debauchery' has evolved to encompass a broader range of excessive and immoral behavior.