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- [bak-uh-ney-lee-uh, -neyl-yuh]
- /ˌbæk əˈneɪ li ə, -ˈneɪl yə/
- /ˌbæk.ə.ˈneɪ.ljə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bak-uh-ney-lee-uh, -neyl-yuh]
- /ˌbæk əˈneɪ li ə, -ˈneɪl yə/
Definitions of bacchanalia word
- noun plural bacchanalia orgiastic rites associated with Bacchus 3
- noun plural bacchanalia any drunken revelry 3
- noun plural bacchanalia an ancient Roman festival in honor of Bacchus 3
- noun plural bacchanalia a drunken party; orgy 3
- noun plural bacchanalia (sometimes used with a plural verb) a festival in honor of Bacchus. Compare Dionysia. 1
- noun plural bacchanalia (lowercase) a drunken feast; orgy. 1
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Origin of bacchanalia
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Latin equivalent to Bacch(us) + -ān(us) -an + -ālia, neuter plural of -ālis -al1; probably modeled on volcānālia. See Saturnalia
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Parts of speech for Bacchanalia
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determiner
exclamation
bacchanalia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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noun bacchanalia
- spree — a river in E Germany, flowing N through Berlin to the Havel River. 220 miles (354 km) long.
- binge — If you go on a binge, you do too much of something, such as drinking alcohol, eating, or spending money.
- rampage — violent or excited behavior that is reckless, uncontrolled, or destructive.
- indulgence — the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
- surfeit — excess; an excessive amount: a surfeit of speechmaking.
Antonyms for bacchanalia
noun bacchanalia
- moderation — the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
- need — a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation: There is no need for you to go there.
- want — to feel a need or a desire for; wish for: to want one's dinner; always wanting something new.
- thriftiness — practicing thrift or economical management; frugal: a thrifty shopper.
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