Debased (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Lowered in value; "the dollar is low"; "a debased currency".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The once respected profession had become debased by years of scandals and corruption.
- The artist's use of crude language and imagery was seen as debased by some critics.
- The government's decision to print more money led to a debased currency and soaring inflation.
- The movie's excessive violence and gore were considered debased by many viewers.
- The city's debased reputation made it difficult to attract new businesses and investors.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Ruined in character or quality.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The city's debased moral landscape was reflected in the widespread crime and corruption.
- His once-respected profession had become debased by years of greed and corruption.
- The novel portrayed a society whose values had become debased and morally bankrupt.
- After years of drinking and addiction, he had become a shadow of his former self, his health and character debased beyond recognition.
- The culture had been debased to the point where basic human dignity was no longer valued.