noun
debauchery
dih-BAW-chuh-ree
Debauchery (noun) means Excessive, unrestrained indulgence in pleasure — heavy drinking, sex, or drug use seen as scandalous. Example: “Reports of debauchery at the estate scandalised the whole county.”
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Excessive, unrestrained indulgence in pleasure — heavy drinking, sex, or drug use seen as scandalous.
"Reports of debauchery at the estate scandalised the whole county."
"The emperor was infamous for nights of debauchery in the palace."
How to use debauchery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA scene or pattern of excessive, often scandalous indulgence in pleasure.
Common pairings
a night of debauchery
scenes of debauchery
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Word forms
- Plural
- debaucheries
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Etymology
From "debauch" + the noun-forming suffix "-ery," first recorded around 1642.
Class of 1642
debauchery joined the language around 1642.
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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.
