dionysian

• Sich auf den Gott Dionysos beziehend; durch wildes, irrationales und instinktives Verhalten gekennzeichnet, oft verbunden mit Ekstase, Kreativität und der Ablehnung sozialer Beschränkungen.

Relating to the god Dionysus; characterized by wild, irrational, and instinctual behavior, often associated with ecstasy, creativity, and the abandonment of social constraints.

1. Relating to DionysusC1formal

   Of or relating to the ancient Greek god Dionysus, or to his worship and festivals.

   dionysisch

   • The Dionysian mysteries were celebrated with ecstatic rites.
   • Ancient Greek theater originated from Dionysian festivals.
   • The sculpture depicted a Dionysian scene of revelry.

   Synonymebacchanalianbacchic

2. Ecstatic or FrenziedC1formal

   Characterized by wild, emotional, or instinctual behavior, often associated with creativity or abandon.

   Dionysisch

   • The artist's work had a Dionysian energy, full of passion and chaos.
   • The party had a Dionysian atmosphere, with music and dancing until dawn.
   • His Dionysian nature often clashed with the more orderly Apollonian side of his personality.

   Synonymeabandonedbacchicecstaticfrenziedorgiasticunrestrainedwild

   Antonymecalmorderlyrationalrestrainedsober