saturnali

/ˌsætərˈneɪli, ˌsætərˈnɑːli/

Definitions

1. noun

A festival in ancient Roman mythology honoring Saturn, characterized by feasting, gift-giving, and role-reversals.

“The historian described the saturnalii as a time of great revelry and social upheaval.”

Synonyms

  • saturnalia
  • feast

Antonyms

  • abstinence
  • fast