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Orgiastic: meaning, definitions and examples

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orgiastic

 

[ ɔːrˈdʒɪæstɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sensual experience

Orgiastic refers to something that is characteristic of, or resembles an orgy, often associated with excessive indulgence and uninhibited sexual behavior. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a wild, chaotic, or extravagantly indulgent celebration or event.

Synonyms

debauched, excessive, lascivious, licentious, wild

Examples of usage

  • The orgiastic celebration left everyone breathless.
  • The artist's style was orgiastic, filled with vibrant colors and chaotic forms.
  • They engaged in orgiastic feasting that lasted for hours.

Translations

Translations of the word "orgiastic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 orgiástico

🇮🇳 उत्सवात्मक

🇩🇪 orgiastisch

🇮🇩 orgiastik

🇺🇦 оргіастичний

🇵🇱 orgiastyczny

🇯🇵 オルギアスティック

🇫🇷 orgiastique

🇪🇸 orgiástico

🇹🇷 orgiyatik

🇰🇷 오르기아스틱

🇸🇦 أورجيستيكي

🇨🇿 orgiastický

🇸🇰 orgiastický

🇨🇳 狂欢的

🇸🇮 orgiastičen

🇮🇸 orgíustískur

🇰🇿 оргиастикалық

🇬🇪 ორგიასტური

🇦🇿 orqiastik

🇲🇽 orgiástico

Etymology

The term 'orgiastic' originates from the Greek word 'orgia,' which refers to secret rites associated with the worship of certain deities, particularly those involving ecstatic or frenzied behavior. In ancient cultures, orgies were perceived as rituals of fertility and were often characterized by sexual abandon and exuberant merriment. The word evolved in the English language during the 19th century, where it began to be used more broadly to describe any kind of excessive indulgence beyond just sexual connotations. Today, 'orgiastic' not only retains its historical ties to sexual escapades but also encapsulates a broader sense of uninhibited celebration or hedonism.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,287 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.