orgiastic

(ôr′jē astik)

adjective

having to do with or resembling an orgy

Origin: Gr orgiastikos < orgiastēs, one who celebrates orgies < orgiazein, to celebrate orgies: see orgy

See orgiastic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of an orgy.
  2. Arousing or causing unrestrained emotion; frenzied.

Origin:

Origin: Greek orgiastikos

Origin: , from orgiastēs, celebrant of orgies

Origin: , from orgiazein, to celebrate orgies

Origin: , from orgia, orgies; see orgy

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Related Forms:

  • orˈgi·astˌ noun
  • orˌgi·asˈti·cal·ly adverb

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