adjective
- reduced in quality, value, or character; corrupted or degraded
- reduced in value by having the proportion of precious metal lowered
Usage: economics; historical
Examples
- The debased currency lost much of its purchasing power.
- Critics argued that reality TV had debased popular culture.
- The debased coins contained less silver than their predecessors.
- His debased behavior shocked his former colleagues.
- The debased language in the film made it unsuitable for children.
- Ancient rulers often issued debased coins during financial crises.