orgiastic
[awr-jee-as-tik]
- of, relating to, or having the nature of an orgy.
- tending to arouse or excite unrestrained emotion: orgiastic rhythms.
- Sociology. (of an expressive crowd) reaching a peak of emotional intensity, often of an ecstatic nature and frequently expressed by uninhibited behavior.
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Origin of orgiastic
Synonyms
See more synonyms for orgiastic on Thesaurus.com1. wanton, licentious, debauched, riotous.
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Examples from the Web for orgiastic
Contemporary Examples
The three were living it up at his Arcore villa outside Milan, made famous by his orgiastic Bunga-Bunga parties.
Yet what should have been an orgiastic love fest, was, surprisingly, far more muted.
Historical Examples
The mood was rapturous, but not abandoned; ecstatic, but not orgiastic.
AppearancesGoldsworthy Lowes Dickinson
Beginning with the two "calves," they proceeded to lewd and orgiastic idolatries.
The Expositor's BibleF. W. Farrar
There was nothing tumultuous or orgiastic in his proceedings.
The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of KingsF. W. Farrar
In what orgiastic festivals do we dispose of the surplus of vital power?
Even the Dry-towners shunned the orgiastic rituals of Kamaina.
The Door Through SpaceMarion Zimmer Bradley
Word Origin and History for orgiastic
adj.
1690s, from Greek orgiastikos "fit for orgies, exciting," from orgiastes "one who celebrates orgies," from orgiazein "to celebrate orgies," from orgia (see orgy).
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper