dionysian
/ˌdaɪəˈnɪʒən/
adjective
- Relating to the ancient Greek god Dionysus, especially the wild, emotional, and creative aspects of human nature, as opposed to the orderly and rational.
- His Dionysian approach to art emphasized passion and spontaneity over strict rules.
- The festival had a Dionysian energy, with dancing, music, and uninhibited celebration.
- The novel contrasts the orderly, Apollonian world of the city with the chaotic, Dionysian life of the countryside.
- Wild, unrestrained, or given to strong emotions and physical pleasures.
- The party turned into a Dionysian revel that lasted until dawn.
- The movie captures the Dionysian spirit of a rock concert in the 1970s.
- She admired his Dionysian love of life, even if it sometimes led to trouble.
Synonyms