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Meaning of depraved
The primary meaning of the word "depraved" refers to a state of being morally corrupt or wicked.
Etymology of depraved
The word "depraved" originates from the Latin words "de" (meaning "from" or "away from") and "pravus" (meaning "crooked" or "wrong"), with the past participle "depravare" (meaning "to corrupt" or "to pervert")
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something or someone as morally corrupt or wicked
Synonyms
corrupt
degenerate
immoral
wicked
vile
base
depraved
perverse
perverted
decadent
degenerated
vicious
evil
iniquitous
sinful
unscrupulous
shameless
profligate
dissolute
licentious
lascivious
lewd
lustful
salacious
libertine
corrupt
reprehensible
abhorrent
odious
detestable
repugnant
loathsome
heinous
atrocious
nefarious
villainous
inhumane
brutal
savage
barbarous
bestial
fiendish
diabolical
demonic
infernal
Definitions
- Having a corrupt or immoral nature, characterized by a lack of moral principles or values
- Morally corrupt or wicked, often in a way that is considered shocking or unacceptable
- Having a strong and unwholesome interest in something, especially sex
Usage Examples
- The serial killer's depraved actions shocked the entire nation
- The politician's depraved behavior was exposed in a scandalous affair
- The novel explores themes of depraved human nature and the darkness that can exist within people
Antonyms
virtuous
moral
upright
righteous
ethical
principled
honorable
decent
respectable
noble
dignified
humane
kind
compassionate
benevolent
altruistic
selfless
chaste
modest
pure
innocent
spotless
impeccable
irreproachable
blameless
guiltless
sinless
saintly
angelic
heavenly