Bacchanalia — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌba-kə-ˈnāl-yə/ bac·cha·na·lia

Meaning & Definition of Bacchanalia

Bacchanalia (noun)

  1. a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
  2. orgy
  3. orgy

Bacchanalia (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in revelries, orgies

    similar: orgies, revelries, revels, blowouts, keggers, bibberies, inebriations, inebrieties, intoxications, jags, benders, binges, busts, carousals, carouses, drunks, jamborees, sprees, toots, wassails

  2. as in bacchanal, orgy

    similar: bacchanal, orgy, saturnalia, celebration, gala, occasion, bake, clambake, cocktail party, hen party, house party, housewarming, icebreaker, kaffeeklatsch, kegger, klatch, masquerade, meet and greet, mixer, salon, shower, social, soiree, stag, supper, symposium, tea, tea party, ball, dance, formal, prom, benefit, fund-raiser, affair, bash, binge, blast, blowout, do, event, fete, function, get-together, party, reception, shindig

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bacchanalia

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bacchanalia:

orgies, revelries, revels, blowouts, keggers, bibberies, inebriations, inebrieties, intoxications, jags, benders, binges, busts, carousals, carouses, drunks, jamborees, sprees, toots, wassails, bacchanal, orgy, saturnalia, celebration, gala, occasion, bake, clambake, cocktail party, hen party, house party, housewarming, icebreaker, kaffeeklatsch, kegger, klatch, masquerade, meet and greet, mixer, salon

Word Forms of Bacchanalia

Derived words: bacchanalian (adjective or noun)

Origin & Etymology of Bacchanalia

Latin, from Bacchus

First known use: 1591

Frequently Asked Questions about Bacchanalia

What does "Bacchanalia" mean?

"Bacchanalia" means a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry. As a noun, it is defined as: a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bacchanalia"?

Other words for "Bacchanalia" include orgies, revelries, revels, blowouts, keggers, bibberies, inebriations and inebrieties. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bacchanalia" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bacchanalia"?

There are 67 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bacchanalia". Common alternatives include orgies, revelries, revels, blowouts, keggers, bibberies, inebriations, inebrieties, intoxications and jags.

Is "Bacchanalia" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bacchanalia" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Bacchanalia"?

"Bacchanalia" is pronounced /ˌba-kə-ˈnāl-yə/ and divided into syllables as bac·cha·na·lia.

What is the origin of the word "Bacchanalia"?

"Bacchanalia" comes from Latin, from Bacchus. First known use: 1591.

What is another word for "Bacchanalia" meaning "as in revelries, orgies"?

When "Bacchanalia" (noun) means as in revelries, orgies, synonyms include orgies, revelries, revels, blowouts, keggers and bibberies.

What is another word for "Bacchanalia" meaning "as in bacchanal, orgy"?

When "Bacchanalia" (noun) means as in bacchanal, orgy, synonyms include bacchanal, orgy, saturnalia, celebration, gala and occasion.