Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bacchanalian
adjective
/ˌbækəˈneɪliən/
Definition
Relating to or characterized by drunken revelry; wild and uninhibited celebration.
Examples
- The bacchanalian feast lasted all night, filled with music and laughter.
- They threw a bacchanalian party to celebrate the end of the year, overflowing with wine and dance.
Meaning
The term bacchanalian describes a lifestyle or event that is filled with excessive drinking and festivities, often to the point of being hedonistic.
Synonyms
- debauched
- intemperate
- festive
- lavish
- sordid
