Dictionary Entry
bacchanalian
Part of SpeechnounPronunciationbak-uh-NAY-lee-unWord FrequencyUncommon (2.74)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)A bacchanal; a drunken reveler.
In a Sentence
“The annual festival was a truly bacchanalian affair, with endless food, drink, and dancing.”
Published Usage Examples
“Not only has the show reached its 15th anniversary but tonight also brings the return of the annual jamboree Hollyoaks Later, during which Hollyoaks gets to pretend it is Skins: showing flesh, gleefully swearing and generally revelling in the bacchanalian Arcadia that is post-watershed E4.”
“But in appearance he still ruled, dozing oft-times at the board, a bacchanalian ruin, yet in all seeming the ruler of the feast.”
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Origin
From Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and revelry.
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “bacchanalian”
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