orgiastic definition - Dictionary

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or·gi·as·tic [ àwrjee ástik ]

adjective

Definition:

1. of orgies: relating to or similar to an orgy

orgiastic gatherings

2. lacking restraint: characterized by excessive indulgence in an activity or emotion, especially one that is disapproved of

orgiastic shopping sprees

[Late 17th century. < Greek orgiastikos< orgiazein "celebrate secret rites" < orgia "secret Dionysian rites"]

or·gi·as·ti·cal·ly adverb