Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bacanal

Noun

/ˈbæk.ə.nəl/

Definition

A bacchanal refers to a party characterized by excessive revelry and indulgence, often with a focus on wine and merriment.

Examples

After months of hard work, the team celebrated with a bacanal full of music and dancing.
The festival turned into a bacanal, with people enjoying food, drink, and laughter into the early hours of the morning.

Meaning

The term is derived from the Roman festivals honoring Bacchus, the god of wine, and is commonly associated with wild celebrations and unrestrained festivities.