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orgiastic
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
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