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Bacchanalian

usgb/ˌbækəˈneɪliən/Volume
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Wild PartiesPlay
Use 'bacchanalian' to describe events with excessive drinking and unrestrained behavior. SlideThe nightclub was known for its bacchanalian Saturday nights.
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Negative UndertonePlay
'Bacchanalian' can have a critical tone, suggesting disapproval of the wild behavior. SlideThe neighbors complained about the bacchanalian noise coming from the frat house.
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Cultural ReferencePlay
Understanding Greco-Roman bacchanals helps grasp the cultural background of the term. SlideTheir party aimed to recreate the bacchanalian revels of ancient times.