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debauched

de·bauched
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-bawcht]
    • /dɪˈbɔtʃt/
    • /dɪˈbɔːtʃt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-bawcht]
    • /dɪˈbɔtʃt/

Definitions of debauched word

  • adjective debauched If you describe someone as debauched, you mean they behave in a way that you think is socially unacceptable, for example because they drink a lot of alcohol or have sex with a lot of people. 3
  • adjective debauched characterized by self-indulgence and moral corruption 3
  • adjective debauched displaying the effect of excessive indulgence in sensual pleasure: a flabby and debauched face. 1
  • adjective debauched corrupted; debased: debauched morals. 1
  • verb with object debauched to corrupt by sensuality, intemperance, etc.; seduce. 1
  • verb with object debauched to corrupt or pervert; sully: His honesty was debauched by the prospect of easy money. 1

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Origin of debauched

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; debauch + -ed2

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Parts of speech for Debauched

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

debauched popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for debauched

adj debauched

  • wanton — done, shown, used, etc., maliciously or unjustifiably: a wanton attack; wanton cruelty.
  • debased — rendered less valuable or admirable
  • degenerate — If you say that someone or something degenerates, you mean that they become worse in some way, for example weaker, lower in quality, or more dangerous.
  • reprobate — a depraved, unprincipled, or wicked person: a drunken reprobate.
  • fast — moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse; a fast pain reliever; a fast thinker.

adjective debauched

  • decadent — If you say that a person or society is decadent, you think that they have low moral standards and are interested mainly in pleasure.
  • self-indulgent — indulging one's own desires, passions, whims, etc., especially without restraint.
  • corrupted — guilty of dishonest practices, as bribery; lacking integrity; crooked: a corrupt judge.
  • violated — to break, infringe, or transgress (a law, rule, agreement, promise, instructions, etc.).

Antonyms for debauched

adj debauched

  • moral — of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.
  • kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
  • virtuous — conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life.
  • honorable — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
  • clean — Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.

adjective debauched

  • honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
  • cleansed — Simple past tense and past participle of cleanse.

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