cadent

rhythmisch; fallend

Word details

German meaning
Verfallend, moralisch oder kulturell absteigend; gekennzeichnet durch Genusssucht und Überfluss.
English meaning
Decaying, declining morally or culturally; characterized by self-indulgence and excess.
Synonym
verfallend, heruntergekommen
German example
Die dekadente Lebensweise des Adels führte zum Niedergang.
English example
The decadent lifestyle of the nobility led to their downfall.
Comparative
dekadenterSuperlative: am dekadentesten

Example sentences with “cadent”

  1. The cadent movement of the sea. (Die rhythmische Bewegung des Meeres.)

Frequently asked questions

How to translate 'cadent'?

Use 'rhythmisch' or 'fallend'.