Orgiastic
adjective
Relating to excessive indulgence in sexual activity and excitement, especially in an uncontrolled way.
The party quickly turned into an orgiastic event where inhibitions were cast aside.
Often appears as...
- orgiastic frenzy
- orgiastic indulgence
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
adjective
Involving extreme or excessive enjoyment or excitement, not necessarily sexual.
The wedding reception was an orgiastic feast of food, drink, and song.
Often appears as...
- orgiastic celebrations
- orgiastic feasting
adjective
Relating to excessive indulgence in sexual activity and excitement, especially in an uncontrolled way.
The party quickly turned into an orgiastic event where inhibitions were cast aside.
Often appears as...
- orgiastic frenzy
- orgiastic indulgence
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
adjective
Involving extreme or excessive enjoyment or excitement, not necessarily sexual.
The wedding reception was an orgiastic feast of food, drink, and song.
Often appears as...
- orgiastic celebrations
- orgiastic feasting
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Use this word cautiously as it can evoke strong images and may be inappropriate in conservative settings.
The novel’s orgiastic scenes were edited in the conservative edition.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity
Emphasizes a wild or uncontrollable aspect of sexual excitement, more than just pleasure.
The ancient festival was notorious for its orgiastic rituals.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Flair
Often found in literature to describe scenes with a dramatic or decadent quality.
The poet described the city's nightlife as an orgiastic spectacle.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Use this word cautiously as it can evoke strong images and may be inappropriate in conservative settings.
The novel’s orgiastic scenes were edited in the conservative edition.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity
Emphasizes a wild or uncontrollable aspect of sexual excitement, more than just pleasure.
The ancient festival was notorious for its orgiastic rituals.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Flair
Often found in literature to describe scenes with a dramatic or decadent quality.
The poet described the city's nightlife as an orgiastic spectacle.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Use this word cautiously as it can evoke strong images and may be inappropriate in conservative settings.
The novel’s orgiastic scenes were edited in the conservative edition.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity
Emphasizes a wild or uncontrollable aspect of sexual excitement, more than just pleasure.
The ancient festival was notorious for its orgiastic rituals.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Flair
Often found in literature to describe scenes with a dramatic or decadent quality.
The poet described the city's nightlife as an orgiastic spectacle.
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Quote examples
Jim Drain
American Artist
I suspect that most people in the world will travel through or at least wish to travel through Miami in their lifetimes. I think it is on the same level as seeing the pyramids in Giza for many people. But, Miami is slippery: It is a place that is always that distant orgiastic green light while also being a hot, tropical, and very real place.
Quote examples
Jim Drain
American Artist
I suspect that most people in the world will travel through or at least wish to travel through Miami in their lifetimes. I think it is on the same level as seeing the pyramids in Giza for many people. But, Miami is slippery: It is a place that is always that distant orgiastic green light while also being a hot, tropical, and very real place.
Example 1 of 1
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