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dionysian

/ˌdaɪ.əˈnɪʒ.ən/

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adjective

/ˌdaɪ.əˈnɪʒ.ən/C2formal
  • ruОтносящийся к богу Дионису; характеризующийся диким, иррациональным и инстинктивным поведением, часто связанным с экстазом, творчеством и отказом от социальных ограничений.

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.

    ruДионисийский

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

    Synonymsbacchanalianbacchic

  2. Ecstatic or FrenziedC1formal

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

    ruДионисийский

    • 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.

    Synonymsabandonedbacchicecstaticfrenziedorgiasticunrestrainedwild

    Antonymscalmorderlyrationalrestrainedsober

Forms
  • more dionysian comparative form
  • most dionysian superlative form