Orgy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈȯr-jē/ or·gy

Meaning & Definition of Orgy

Orgy (noun)

  1. secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
  2. drunken revelry
  3. a sexual encounter involving many people; also, an excessive sexual indulgence

Orgy (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in revelry, bacchanalia

    similar: bacchanalia, revel, revelry, blowout, kegger, bibbery, bibulousness, drunkenness, inebriation, inebriety, intoxication, jag, tipsiness, bender, binge, bust, carousal, carouse, drunk, jamboree, spree, toot, wassail

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Orgy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Orgy:

bacchanalia, revel, revelry, blowout, kegger, bibbery, bibulousness, drunkenness, inebriation, inebriety, intoxication, jag, tipsiness, bender, binge, bust, carousal, carouse, drunk, jamboree, spree, toot, wassail

Word Forms of Orgy

Inflections: orgies

Origin & Etymology of Orgy

Middle French orgie, from Latin orgia, plural, from Greek; akin to Greek ergon work work

First known use: circa 1561

Frequently Asked Questions about Orgy

What does "Orgy" mean?

"Orgy" means secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing. As a noun, it is defined as: secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing.

What is another word for "Orgy"?

Other words for "Orgy" include bacchanalia, revel, revelry, blowout, kegger, bibbery, bibulousness and drunkenness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Orgy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Orgy"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Orgy". Common alternatives include bacchanalia, revel, revelry, blowout, kegger, bibbery, bibulousness, drunkenness, inebriation and inebriety.

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

"Orgy" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Orgy"?

"Orgy" is pronounced /ˈȯr-jē/ and divided into syllables as or·gy.

What is the origin of the word "Orgy"?

"Orgy" comes from Middle French orgie, from Latin orgia, plural, from Greek; akin to Greek ergon work work. First known use: circa 1561.

What is another word for "Orgy" meaning "as in revelry, bacchanalia"?

When "Orgy" (noun) means as in revelry, bacchanalia, synonyms include bacchanalia, revel, revelry, blowout, kegger and bibbery.

What are the forms of "Orgy"?

The word forms of "Orgy" include orgies.