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bacchanalianly

|bac-cha-nal-ian-ly|

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/ˌbækəˈnæl.i.ən.li/

(bacchanalian)

excessive, orgiastic revelry

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bacchanalianbacchanaliansbacchanaliamore bacchanalianmost bacchanalian
Etymology
Etymology Information

'bacchanalianly' originates from English, formed from the adjective 'bacchanalian' + the adverbial suffix '-ly', where 'bacchanalian' comes from 'Bacchanalia' (Latin) referring to festivals of Bacchus.

Historical Evolution

'bacchanalianly' developed from the English adjective 'bacchanalian' (17th century), which in turn came from Latin 'Bacchanalia' (name of the Roman festivals), and that Latin term was borrowed from Greek 'Bakkhanalia' related to 'Bakkhos' (the god Bacchus/Dionysus).

Meaning Changes

Initially connected specifically to the Roman festivals of Bacchus (religious rites and celebrations), it evolved to mean general excessive, drunken revelry and then formed the adverb 'bacchanalianly' to describe actions done in that manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a wild, drunken, or orgiastic manner; with excessive revelry or riotous indulgence.

They danced bacchanalianly until dawn.

Synonyms

orgiasticallyriotouslydebauchedlywildlydissolutely

Antonyms

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