Word of the Day: Bacchanalian

Amit: Hey everyone, have you heard the word "Bacchanalian" before?

Riya: No, I haven't. What does it mean?

Amit: "Bacchanalian" means characterized by or given to drunken revelry; riotously drunken. In Hindi, it means मादकता और उन्माद से भरा हुआ।

Neha: Oh, that sounds interesting! How do you pronounce it?

Amit: It's pronounced /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/.

History and Etymology (इतिहास और व्युत्पत्ति)

Amit: The word "Bacchanalian" dates back to the early 17th century. It comes from "Bacchanal," which refers to a follower of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and revelry. Bacchus is equivalent to the Greek god Dionysus.

Synonyms (समानार्थी शब्द)

• Drunken (मदहोश)
• Hedonistic (सुखवादी)
• Intemperate (असंयमी)
• Riotous (उग्र)

Antonyms (विलोम शब्द)

• Sober (संयमी)
• Abstemious (संयमी)
• Temperate (संयमित)
• Restrained (संयमित)

Examples (उदाहरण)

Amit: Here are some examples:

English: The party turned into a bacchanalian celebration that lasted all night.

Hindi: पार्टी एक मादकता और उन्माद से भरे उत्सव में बदल गई जो पूरी रात चली।

English: The festival is known for its bacchanalian excesses.

Hindi: यह त्योहार अपनी मादकता और उन्माद भरी अति के लिए जाना जाता है।

English: His bacchanalian antics embarrassed his family.

Hindi: उनकी मादकता और उन्माद भरी हरकतों ने उनके परिवार को शर्मिंदा कर दिया।

Interactive Quiz (इंटरएक्टिव क्विज़)

1. What does 'Bacchanalian' mean?

Sober and restrained Characterized by drunken revelry Quiet and peaceful

2. Which of the following is a synonym for 'Bacchanalian'?

Temperate Hedonistic Restrained

3. The party was described as Bacchanalian because:

It was very quiet and calm It was filled with drunken revelry It was a formal and sober event