debauchery

Definitions

Excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.

Extreme indulgence in bodily pleasures, especially sexual activity and alcohol.

Examples

The historical novel depicted the king's court as a place of endless debauchery and excess.

After years of living a life of debauchery, he decided to turn over a new leaf and seek a more disciplined lifestyle.

The small town was shocked by the reports of debauchery occurring at the secret late-night parties.

Synonyms

depravity dissipation licentiousness profligacy debauch vice corruption

Antonyms

virtue purity morality temperance moderation rectitude decency