bacchanal

noun
UK: /ˈbækənæl/
US: /ˌbækəˈnæl/

  1. A wild and drunken party or celebration, often characterized by excessive drinking and revelry.

    1. The party turned into a wild bacchanal late into the night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The festival culminated in a bacchanal of music, dancing, and excessive feasting. [ ] [ ]

  2. A representation in art or literature of a scene of drunken revelry and celebration, often inspired by the Roman god Bacchus.

    1. The painting depicted a bacchanal with figures dancing and drinking wine. [ ] [ ]
    2. His latest novel includes a bacchanal scene, filled with orgiastic imagery and symbolism. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

carousal revelry binge debauch orgy
bacchanal adjective

  1. Characterized by or resembling a bacchanal; wildly drunken and festive.

    1. The atmosphere was bacchanal. [ ] [ ]
    2. A bacchanal frenzy swept through the crowd as the band played their final song. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bacchanal" in English means: A wild and drunken party or celebration, often characterized by excessive drinking and revelry., A representation in art or literature of a scene of drunken revelry and celebration, often inspired by the Roman god Bacchus..

The phonetic transcription of "bacchanal" is /ˈbækənæl/ in British English and /ˌbækəˈnæl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bacchanal": carousal, revelry, binge, debauch, orgy.

Example usage of "bacchanal": "The party turned into a wild bacchanal late into the night.". More examples on the page.