Bacchanalianism

/ˌbækəˈneɪliənɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The practice, philosophy, or lifestyle of excessive indulgence, drinking, and wild celebrations.

Etymology

From bacchanalian with the noun-forming suffix -ism added. Creates an abstract noun describing the ideology or practice of hedonistic revelry.

Kelly Says

Adding -ism to 'bacchanalian' transforms it from just describing a party into describing a whole philosophy of life—it's how English turns adjectives about fun into serious ideologies!

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