Antonyms for orgiastic

Grammar : Adj

Spell : awr-jee-as-tik

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɔr dʒiˈæs tɪk

Definition of orgiastic

Origin : 1690s, from Greek orgiastikos "fit for orgies, exciting," from orgiastes "one who celebrates orgies," from orgiazein "to celebrate orgies," from orgia (see orgy).

As in lascivious : adj sexually aroused; displaying excessive interest in sex
As in prurient : adj lascivious
As in salacious : adj lascivious

Example sentences :

The mood was rapturous, but not abandoned; ecstatic, but not orgiastic.
Extract from : « Appearances » by Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson

Beginning with the two "calves," they proceeded to lewd and orgiastic idolatries.
Extract from : « The Expositor's Bible » by F. W. Farrar

There was nothing tumultuous or orgiastic in his proceedings.
Extract from : « The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Kings » by F. W. Farrar

In what orgiastic festivals do we dispose of the surplus of vital power?
Extract from : « Collected Papers on Analytical Psychology » by C. G. Jung

Even the Dry-towners shunned the orgiastic rituals of Kamaina.
Extract from : « The Door Through Space » by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The worship of the gods assumed a more terrific and orgiastic character.
Extract from : « India, Old and New » by Sir Valentine Chirol

They show no cannibalism, probably no totemism, certainly no orgiastic excesses.
Extract from : « The Unpopular Review Vol. I » by Various

Her especial affinity with wild nature was manifested by the orgiastic character of her worship.
Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 » by Various

Hence among primitive peoples New Year is often characterised by orgiastic rites.
Extract from : « The Religion of the Ancient Celts » by J. A. MacCulloch

The fact that the rites were called Dionysiac is no reason for denying the fact that some orgiastic rites were practised.
Extract from : « The Religion of the Ancient Celts » by J. A. MacCulloch

Synonyms for orgiastic

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