Fin-de-siecle (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay; "a decadent life of excessive money and no sense of responsibility"; "a group of effete self-professed intellectuals".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The fin-de-siecle atmosphere of the city was palpable in its opulent nightclubs and extravagant parties.
• The artist's fin-de-siecle lifestyle was marked by a reckless disregard for convention and a penchant for excess.
• The novel's portrayal of fin-de-siecle society was scathing, revealing a world of moral decay and corruption.
• The fin-de-siecle era was characterized by a sense of ennui and disillusionment among the upper classes.
• The poet's fin-de-siecle verse was notable for its languid sensuality and world-weary cynicism.

Synonyms

• Decadent

Related Words

• French (noun)

Meaning ²

Relating to or characteristic of the end of a century (especially the end of the 19th century); "fin de siecle art".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Usages

• French

Synonyms

• Fin De Siecle