decadent

adjective/ˈdɛkədənt/

Frequency rank: #12,493 most common English word

Meaning

characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury; self-indulgently rich.

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Example sentence

The guests enjoyed decadent chocolate cake that was rich with layers of cream and ganache.

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