Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bacchanalia
noun
/ˌbæk.əˈneɪ.li.ə/
Definition
Bacchanalia refers to the Roman festival of Bacchus, the god of wine, characterized by wild celebrations, festivities, and revelry.
Examples
- During the summer festival, the town hosted a bacchanalia with music, dancing, and plenty of wine.
- His birthday celebration turned into a bacchanalia that lasted all weekend long.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe any revelrous party or event that indulges in excessive drinking and merrymaking.
Synonyms
- revelry
- rave
- celebration
- orgy
- carousal
