Orgy

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrdʒi/

Definitions of orgy

noun a wild party or event involving excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

Example Sentences

A1 I heard about an orgy in ancient Rome in my history class.

A2 The movie depicted a wild party that turned into an orgy.

B1 The scandalous rumors about the celebrity's alleged orgy spread quickly.

B2 The novel described a decadent orgy that took place in the castle.

C1 The artist's controversial performance art piece featured a simulated orgy.

C2 The historical documentary delved into the cultural significance of orgies in ancient civilizations.

Examples of orgy in a Sentence

formal The historical documents revealed a scandalous orgy among the nobility.

informal I heard there was a wild orgy at the party last night.

slang The college students threw an epic orgy in their dorm room.

figurative The merger of the two companies turned into a chaotic orgy of paperwork and meetings.

Grammatical Forms of orgy

• past tense: orgied
• plural: orgies
• comparative: more orgy
• superlative: most orgy
• present tense: orgy
• future tense: will orgy
• perfect tense: have orgied
• continuous tense: is orgying
• singular: orgy
• positive degree: orgy
• infinitive: to orgy
• gerund: orgying
• participle: orgied

Origin and Evolution of orgy

First Known Use: 1594 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'orgy' comes from the Greek word 'orgia', which originally referred to secret rites or ceremonies dedicated to the worship of certain deities.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'orgy' shifted from religious ceremonies to wild, uninhibited gatherings involving excessive drinking, eating, and sexual activity.