decadent
IPA /ˈdekədənt/
Overly focused on pleasure and luxury, with little concern for responsibility or moral standards.
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The novel follows a decadent family that spends its fortune on endless parties.
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IPA /ˈdekədənt/
Overly focused on pleasure and luxury, with little concern for responsibility or moral standards.
The novel follows a decadent family that spends its fortune on endless parties.
IPA /ˈlævɪʃ/
Very generous in amount or impressive in appearance, usually involving much more money or effort than is necessary.
They organised a lavish wedding with flowers covering every table.
IPA /ɪnˈɔːdɪnət/
Much greater than is reasonable, usual or expected, especially in the amount of time, money or effort involved.
We spent an inordinate amount of time looking for a parking space.
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