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bacchanals

/ˈbækəˌnælz/

NOUN

1. People who engage in drunken revelry

People who participate enthusiastically in excessive drinking, wild partying, and noisy celebrations, often behaving uninhibitedly while intoxicated.

1.1. Partygoers and excessive revelers

Refers to individuals who engage in wild celebrations, excessive drinking, and boisterous social activities, often displaying uninhibited or riotous behavior.

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Examples

  • The ancient legends told of legendary bacchanals, where gods and mortals danced together in celebration.
  • The bacchanals continued drinking and celebrating long after midnight.
  • The notorious bacchanals were known for their extravagant parties and riotous behavior.

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NOUN

2. Wild and drunken celebrations

Noisy, extravagant, and uninhibited celebrations characterized by excessive drinking, feasting, dancing, and unrestrained enjoyment.

2.1. Drunken parties and excessive revelry

Describes wild social gatherings involving heavy drinking, uninhibited behavior, extravagant entertainment, and excessive partying.

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Examples

  • The historic paintings depicted scenes of wild and energetic bacchanals that echoed through time.
  • The wealthy aristocrats became notorious for hosting extravagant bacchanals that lasted until dawn.
  • The weekend celebrations eventually turned into several drunken bacchanals.

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  • carousing
  • intoxication
  • inebriation
  • debauchery
  • dissipation
  • overindulgence
  • excess
  • drunkenness
  • merrymaking

2.2. Extravagant social gatherings and festivities

Refers to exceptionally lively or elaborate social events involving large gatherings, entertainment, food, music, dancing, and enthusiastic celebration.

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Examples

  • The lively town square became a hub of excitement during the annual bacchanals that attracted revelers from near and far.
  • The wealthy family hosted several grand bacchanals featuring elaborate banquets and musical performances.
  • The annual celebrations included extravagant bacchanals attended by artists and prominent social figures.

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NOUN

3. Festivals honoring Bacchus

Ancient Roman religious festivals and celebrations dedicated to Bacchus, the god of wine, agriculture, and ecstatic revelry, traditionally involving feasting, music, dancing, and ritual activities.

3.1. Ancient religious festivals and rituals

Refers to ceremonial celebrations associated with the worship of Bacchus, particularly the ancient festivals known for wine, feasting, dancing, and ecstatic religious practices.

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Examples

  • The ancient Romans celebrated bacchanals in honor of Bacchus.
  • Historical records describe bacchanals involving religious ceremonies, wine, music, and dancing.
  • The paintings depicted participants enjoying traditional bacchanals dedicated to the god of wine.

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4. Songs and dances honoring Bacchus

Musical compositions or dances performed in honor of Bacchus, traditionally expressing the excitement, energy, and celebratory spirit associated with his festivals.

4.1. Mythological music and ceremonial dance

Refers to musical or choreographic performances inspired by the ancient celebrations of Bacchus, particularly those depicting energetic dancing, festivity, and mythological revelry.

Synonyms

  • Bacchic dances
  • Dionysian dances

Examples

  • The ballet concluded with spirited bacchanals featuring energetic dancers and dramatic music.
  • The composer created musical bacchanals inspired by ancient celebrations of Bacchus.

Related Words

  • music
  • dance
  • chorus
  • Bacchus
  • Dionysus
  • classical mythology
  • theatrical performance
  • rhythm
  • celebration