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orgiastic

/ˌɔɹdʒiˈæstɪk/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or involving a sensual or excessive enjoyment, especially of food, alcohol, or sex.

    - "The orgiastic feast lasted for hours."
    - "The crowd went wild during the orgiastic performance."

Rhymes
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orgy , argy-bargy , argy , argue
Variants
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orgiastic , orgiastically
Etymology
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From the Greek word orgia, meaning rite or religious ceremony, often involving ecstatic experiences and excessive indulgence.


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  1. The word orgiastic comes from the Greek word orgia, which was originally used to describe religious rituals that involved ecstatic experiences and excessive indulgence.

  2. Orgiastic feasts were a common feature of ancient Greek and Roman culture, and were often held in honor of the gods.

  3. The term orgiastic has been used in literature to describe a wide range of sensual and excessive experiences, from the decadent parties of the Roman Empire to the ecstatic experiences of mystics and visionaries.


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  1. Orgy: An orgiastic event is often characterized by sensual or excessive indulgence, and can involve food, alcohol, drugs, or sex. Orgies have been a part of human culture for thousands of years, and have been depicted in literature, art, and film.


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Orgiastic is often used to describe sensual or excessive experiences, particularly in the context of feasts, parties, or religious rituals. In literature, it has been used to depict decadence and indulgence, as well as the human capacity for ecstatic experiences. In art and music, orgiastic themes can be found in works that explore the human condition and the search for pleasure and transcendence.

How to Memorize "orgiastic"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a wild party or feast, with people dancing, drinking, and indulging in rich foods. Visualize the sensual and ecstatic energy of the crowd.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word orgiastic with sensuality, indulgence, and ecstatic experiences.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that orgiastic is related to the Greek word orgia, which means rite or religious ceremony. Think of the word as describing a sensual or excessive religious experience.


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