debauched

[ dih-bawcht ]

adjective

1. displaying the effect of excessive indulgence in sensual pleasure:

   a flabby and debauched face.

2. corrupted; debased:

   debauched morals.

   Synonyms: immoral, profligate, dissipated, depraved

Other Words From

• de·bauch·ed·ly [dih-, baw, -chid-lee], adverb
• de·bauched·ness noun
• unde·bauched adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of debauched¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; debauch + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Trump’s apparently already addled mind and debauched morals are in terminal decline, and his campaign isn’t doing much right.

From Salon

He plays a debauched and disheveled alcoholic, revealing an underexplored potential for dramatic acting.

From Salon

Cabaret sees the capital's Playhouse Theatre transformed into the debauched Kit Kat Club of Weimar Berlin.

From BBC

But finally seeing the Rockstar-approved version of its debauched, riotous virtual Miami after almost 10 years of waiting sent fans wild.

From BBC

The Hallmark Experience panel provided a window into filmmaking techniques and scriptwriting instead of prodding attendees to whoop it up at debauched moments caught on camera.

From Salon