Bacchanalian
(adjective)
Relating to wild and drunken revelry or festivity, especially with reference to the ancient Roman festival of Bacchus.
Origin:
From the roman god bacchus, the god of wine, and the suffix '-an,' meaning 'pertaining to.'.
Examples:
- The party was a bacchanalian affair with excessive drinking and dancing.
- The bacchanalian festival was a time of revelry and excess.
- The bacchanalian behavior of the guests disturbed the neighbors.
- His bacchanalian lifestyle eventually caught up with him and led to his downfall.
- The bacchanalian revelers were dancing and singing into the night.