debauchery
7 synonyms for debauchery, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Excessive, unrestrained indulgence in pleasure — heavy drinking, sex, or drug use seen as scandalous.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use debauchery
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a night of debauchery
scenes of debauchery
Etymology
From "debauch" + the noun-forming suffix "-ery," first recorded around 1642.
Full origin of debauchery →Frequently asked questions
What does “debauchery” mean?
The word “debauchery” means excessive, unrestrained indulgence in pleasure — heavy drinking, sex, or drug use seen as scandalous. In plain terms, a scene or pattern of excessive, often scandalous indulgence in pleasure.
How do you pronounce “debauchery”?
“Debauchery” is pronounced dih-BAW-chuh-ree (/dɪˈbɔ.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “debauchery” in a sentence?
Here is “debauchery” used in a sentence: “Reports of debauchery at the estate scandalised the whole county.”
What part of speech is “debauchery”?
“Debauchery” is a noun.
Where does the word “debauchery” come from?
The word “debauchery” dates back to around 1642. From "debauch" + the noun-forming suffix "-ery," first recorded around 1642.
