Bacchanal

usgb/ˌbæk.əˈnæl/
noun

A bacchanal is a party or celebration characterized by drunkenness and wild, uninhibited behavior.

The beach club hosted a bacchanal that lasted all night long.
Visual representation of "bacchanal" - A bacchanal is a party or celebration characterized by drunkenness and wild, uninhibited behavior.

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Informal

wild bacchanal,bacchanal of excess,drink and bacchanal

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Cultural Reference

A bacchanal springs from ancient traditions, emphasizing the connection to historical festivities.

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The Bacchanalia were linked to the Roman god Bacchus.
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Connotation

Consider the negative implications of excess and chaos associated with bacchanals.

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A bacchanal might not always be a positive gathering.
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Literary Use

Many poets and writers reference bacchanals to denote excess and its consequences.

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In many classic texts, bacchanals represent both freedom and moral dilemmas.
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