The Only Use of
debauchery
in
Jane Eyre
- I tried dissipation — never debauchery: that I hated, and hate.†
p. 358.8debauchery = excessive indulgence in things like alcohol, drugs, or sex
Definition:
excessive indulgence -- such as excessive drinking, casual sex, and/or drug abuse while partying -- possibly for an evening, but often implying a wasteful, decadent life