decadent

Example Sentences

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Yet its parties, even at their most decadent and depraved, were never quite cool.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Melt-in-your-mouth meringue floats in a puddle of decadent crème anglaise, topped with caramel and toasted almonds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“To Kill a Cook” is a decadent treat, with enough loose ends in Bernice Black’s life and career to leave readers hungry for more.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

We loved the coulotte, served with roasted kale purée and bok choy, which felt positively decadent.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

Just to have that thirty minutes of solitude during the drive—it was decadent but essential.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers