drunken revelry

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Definition

Noun: A wild, noisy, and unrestrained celebration or party characterized by excessive drinking of alcohol and often by other forms of hedonistic or promiscuous behavior.

Usage
  • drunken revelry is used as a singular noun to describe a specific event or instance of such behavior.
  • It often implies a loss of control, loud noise, and a lack of restraint.
  • It is a formal or literary term, often carrying a negative or disapproving tone.
Examples
  • The quiet neighborhood was disturbed by the sounds of drunken revelry coming from the fraternity house.
  • The police were called to break up the drunken revelry that had spilled out into the street.
  • The novel describes the drunken revelry of the court, contrasting it with the poverty of the common people.
Advanced Usage
  • "to descend into drunken revelry": to transition from a normal or controlled state into a wild party.
    • The formal dinner eventually descended into drunken revelry.
  • "scenes of drunken revelry": used to describe vivid or chaotic images of such parties.
    • The tabloids published photos showing scenes of drunken revelry at the celebrity wedding.
Variants and Related Words
  • Revelry (n): Lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve dancing, drinking, and a party atmosphere. (This is the core word without the specific implication of drunkenness).
  • Revel (n/v): As a noun, it means a lively and noisy festivity. As a verb, it means to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing.
  • Carousal (n): A noisy, lively drinking party. (A close synonym).
  • Debauchery (n): Excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, especially involving sex, alcohol, or drugs. (A stronger, more extreme term often encompassing drunken revelry).
Synonyms
  • Carousal
  • Debauch
  • Bacchanal
  • Orgy (can be more extreme, specifically sexual)
  • Spree (as in "drinking spree")
Antonyms
  • Sobriety
  • Abstinence
  • Temperance
  • Solemnity
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "To paint the town red": To go out and enjoy oneself flamboyantly, especially by drinking and partying in various places. (This idiom describes the activity, while drunken revelry often describes the scene or event itself).
    • After their final exams, the students went out to paint the town red.
Noun
  1. a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

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