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Dionysian

Definition

Dionysian refers to anything related to or characteristic of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, revelry, and ecstatic experiences. It is often associated with a wild, chaotic, and uninhibited lifestyle.

Examples

Adjective

1. The dionysian festival brought together people from all walks of life, celebrating joyously with music, dancing, and copious amounts of wine.

2. The singer's dionysian performance electrified the crowd, captivating them with his uninhibited stage presence and wild energy.

3. The artist's dionysian style was characterized by a frenzied use of color and bold, energetic brushstrokes.

Noun

1. Embracing the dionysian within ourselves allows us to let go of inhibitions and experience a sense of liberation.

2. The playwright drew inspiration from the dionysian in order to create a play that was both thrilling and transformative.

3. The novel explores the tension between the dionysian and apollonian aspects of human nature, exploring the depths of human desires and impulses.

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