Pronunciation: /bəˈkænəl/
noun a wild and drunken celebration
A1 The children had a small bacchanal at the birthday party.
A2 The music festival turned into a wild bacchanal as the night went on.
B1 The college students organized a bacchanal in the park to celebrate the end of exams.
B2 The annual Mardi Gras parade is known for its lively bacchanal atmosphere.
C1 The historical novel depicted a lavish bacchanal held by the royal court.
C2 The wealthy socialite hosted a bacchanal at her mansion, complete with live music and gourmet food.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a bacchanal
A1 The children had a bacchanal birthday party with lots of games and treats.
A2 The tourists joined in the bacchanal celebration of the local festival.
B1 The college students organized a bacchanal event with music, dancing, and drinks.
B2 The neighborhood threw a bacchanal block party that lasted until the early hours of the morning.
C1 The film depicted a bacchanal scene set in ancient Rome with lavish feasting and revelry.
C2 The exclusive club hosted a bacchanal gala with top celebrities and extravagant decorations.
formal The annual bacchanal was a celebration of art and culture.
informal I heard the party last night turned into a wild bacchanal.
slang Let's turn this gathering into a bacchanal!
figurative The crowded market was a bacchanal of sights and sounds.
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