What does dionysian mean?
Dionysian means Wild, irrational, undisciplined, orgiastic..
Dionysian
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Wild, irrational, undisciplined, orgiastic..
Example Sentences
He said he loved making movies like Luca Guadagnino’s “A Bigger Splash,” in which his charismatic, obstreperous character, Harry Hawkes, a music producer described by the Italian director as “a pagan fawn,” does a Dionysian dance to the Rolling Stones song “Emotional Rescue.”
Synonyms for dionysian
Antonyms for dionysian
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Word Forms
- more dionysian
- most dionysian
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dionysian?
Common synonyms include dionysiac.
What is the opposite of dionysian?
Possible antonyms include apollonian.
How do you use dionysian in a sentence?
He said he loved making movies like Luca Guadagnino’s “A Bigger Splash,” in which his charismatic, obstreperous character, Harry Hawkes, a music producer described by the Italian director as “a pagan fawn,” does a Dionysian dance to the Rolling Stones song “Emotional Rescue.”
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