ORGIASTIC Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

orgiastic

adjective

Definition of orgiastic

as in frenzied

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Recent Examples of orgiastic Still, the overall lack of orgiastic feats of American marketing spend left me feeling curiously maudlin. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 27 May 2026 The resulting film, Yes—opening this week in New York City—begins with an orgiastic carnival among warmongers in Tel Aviv. — Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 25 Mar. 2026 Along the road of The Bride and Frank’s orgiastic spree, a Berlin-like underground club called Depravation (applause to Gyllenhaal for bringing Swedish music artist Fever Ray to the big screen) could’ve been a showstopping setpiece. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2026 This is likewise the thrust of Salò, based on the Marquis de Sade’s The 120 Days of Sodom, an orgiastic, disturbing carnival of torture, rape, and killing, reset by Pasolini in the town from which fascism reigned in the 1940s. — Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orgiastic

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His death in the frenzied attempt to cross was announced by the soccer team’s fan club.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Gunn said some of the Internet memes mocking her moves were humorous before widespread analysis of her efforts took on a frenzied life of its own.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of frenzied

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Directed by Martin Scorsese and set in the late 80s and early 90s, the movie starred Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, an uninhibited young stockbroker who becomes enamored by the excess and ruthlessness of Wall Street.

— Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Though Williams’ movement appeared uninhibited throughout Tuesday’s match, an injury doesn’t come as a complete surprise.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of uninhibited

Adjective

There is no statewide law banning dogs from riding in a vehicle, but an unrestrained pet that blocks your view or climbs into your lap can lead to a reckless driving citation.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
At some point during the crash, the unrestrained rear seat passenger was ejected from the vehicle.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of unrestrained

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