Please identify the word/s which is not similar in meaning to 'decadent'?

(A) degraded
(B) degenerate
(C) corrupt
(D) decreased
(E) debased

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(D) Only

The correct answer is Option (4) → (D) Only

The word "decadent" means morally or culturally declining, self-indulgent, or corrupt. It is associated with luxury, moral deterioration, and overindulgence.

 (A) Degraded → Similar

• "Degraded" means lowered in quality, value, or dignity, which aligns with "decadent."

 (B) Degenerate → Similar

• "Degenerate" means having declined in moral or physical qualities, which is a synonym for "decadent."

 (C) Corrupt → Similar

• "Corrupt" means dishonest, immoral, or decayed, which is similar to "decadent."

 (E) Debased → Similar

• "Debased" means reduced in quality or morality, which fits the meaning of "decadent."

 (D) Decreased → Not similar

• "Decreased" simply means reduced in quantity or size and does not carry the moral or cultural decline implied by "decadent."