Ausschweifung
revelry
The German word 'Ausschweifung' is used to describe a state of wild and noisy festivity, merrymaking, or indulgence in sensual pleasures. It is often used to express a sense of unrestrained enjoyment or celebration. The term can also refer to an excess of something, especially in the context of overindulgence or lack of self-control.
Example sentences using: Ausschweifung
Die Ausschweifung der Nacht verließ ihn erschöpft.
The debauchery of the night left him exhausted.
This phrase uses 'Ausschweifung' to convey a night spent in excessive indulgence and dissipation, to the point of exhaustion.
Sie war bekannt für ihre Ausschweifung in jungen Jahren.
She was known for her debauchery in her youth.
In this contextual use, 'Ausschweifung' refers to a reputation of excess and unconstrained behavior, typically pertaining to partying or other forms of indulgence in one's youth.
Seine Ausschweifung führte zu seinem Untergang.
His debauchery led to his downfall.
This phrase uses 'Ausschweifung' to imply a lifestyle of unrestrained excess or indulgence that eventually leads to negative consequences, in this case, a downfall.