orgiastic

[ awr-jee-as-tik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or having the nature of an orgy.

   Synonyms: riotous, debauched, licentious, wanton

2. tending to arouse or excite unrestrained emotion:

   orgiastic rhythms.

3. Sociology. (of an expressive crowd) reaching a peak of emotional intensity, often of an ecstatic nature and frequently expressed by uninhibited behavior. Compare expressive ( def 4 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of orgiastic¹

1690–1700; < Greek orgiastikós, derivative (with -tikos -tic ) of orgiázein to celebrate orgies (derivative of órgia secret rites; orgy )

Example Sentences

Celebrity quote: “I would choose to come back as an exotic translucent marine organism writhing around orgiastically” – Rick Owens.

From The Guardian

The first, set on Nov. 4, 2008, is an orgiastically over-the-top funeral for Brother “Righttocomplain” — an allegorical figure representing centuries of justifiable black grievance.

From New York Times

Back in the early aughts, Ed Banger Records was the leading exporter of glitchy French electronic dance music and a Parisian cool-kid scene that orgiastically blended night life, fashion and art.

From New York Times

In “Vollmond” rain falls on a stage dominated by an enormous boulder and eventually covered in flowing water through which the dancers orgiastically run, jump and roll.

From New York Times

Related Words

• indecent
• lewd
• pornographic
• prurient
• salacious
• vulgar