Definitions

1. noun

a wild, drunken, and often riotous celebration, especially one in honor of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and fertility

“The city was plagued by a series of violent bacchanalia in the days leading up to the festival.”

2. noun

a state of wild, uncontrolled, or excessive indulgence, especially in drink or sex

“The couple’s marriage had descended into a state of bacchanalia, with infidelity and substance abuse rampant.”

3. noun

a wild and often violent or chaotic event or situation

“The city’s streets were filled with chaos and bacchanalia on the night of the concert.”