Difference between Orgy and Bacchanal

What is the difference between Orgy and Bacchanal?

Orgy as a noun is a revel involving indiscriminate group sexual activity. while Bacchanal as a noun is a devotee of bacchus; one who indulges in drunken revels; one who is noisy and riotous when intoxicated; a carouser.

Orgy

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A revel involving indiscriminate group sexual activity. Excessive indulgence in a specified activity.

Bacchanal

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Relating to Bacchus or his festival.Engaged in drunken revels; drunken and riotous or noisy.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A devotee of Bacchus; one who indulges in drunken revels; one who is noisy and riotous when intoxicated; a carouser.The festival of Bacchus; the bacchanalia.Drunken revelry; an orgy.A song or a dance in honor of Bacchus.

We hope you now know whether to use Orgy or Bacchanal in your sentence.

Also read

Popular Articles