👉 Decadence is a term that refers to the style or manner of life of the 19th century, characterized by excess and extravagance. It was an aesthetic movement that emerged in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries as part of the rise of modernism. The decadent lifestyle and fashion were characterized by opulence, extravagant clothing, and a disregard for practicality and tradition. The term "decadence" is often used to describe