Bacchanalia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌbæk.əˈnɑː.lɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bacchanalia is a noun meaning Any wild, orgiastic party or celebration.
Meaning
Any wild, orgiastic party or celebration.
Example Sentences
His sexuality had been an open secret within the industry for decades: his pool parties, described as “blond bacchanalias”, were legendary.
Now counting about 600 homes, it is a place of mythic weekend-long parties and carnal pleasure, a byword for bacchanalia and fleshy hedonism – but also simply a secluded haven where people can be themselves.
Word Forms
- bacchanalias
Synonyms for bacchanalia
Depending on context, synonyms include debauch, orgy, riot, debauchery, saturnalia, bacchanal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include orgy, bacchanal, dionysia, saturnalia, debauchery, debauch.
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