Definitions:

1. An orgiastic festival in ancient Greece in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine. NOUN
   • The painting depicted a scene from the Bacchanalia, with figures dancing and drinking in a frenzy of celebration.
2. Refers to the ancient Roman festivals held in honor of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, fertility, and revelry, characterized by wild, ecstatic, and often drunken revelry. NOUN
   • The atmosphere at the festival was reminiscent of the ancient Bacchanalia, with music, dancing, and uninhibited joy.

Synonyms:

• Bacchanal
• debauch
• drunken revelry

NearBy Words:

• bacchanalian