dionysiac

/daɪ.ɒnɪˈsaɪ.æk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and ecstasy

“The dionysiac rituals involved music, dance, and wild abandon.”

2. noun

a follower of Dionysus or a participant in dionysiac rituals

“The crowd of dionysiacs gathered at the entrance of the theater.”

Synonyms

  • bacchanalian
  • festive

Antonyms

  • prudish
  • restrained