orgy
9 synonyms for orgy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A wild, unrestrained party involving heavy drinking, group sex, or general excess.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use orgy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
an orgy of violence
drunken orgy
go on an orgy of spending
Etymology
From French orgies, from Latin orgia, from Greek órgia, "secret rites" — originally referring to ritual pagan ceremonies before it took on its modern, racier sense.
Full origin of orgy →Frequently asked questions
What does “orgy” mean?
The word “orgy” means a wild, unrestrained party involving heavy drinking, group sex, or general excess. In plain terms, a group sex party, or more loosely, a binge of any excessive activity.
How do you pronounce “orgy”?
“Orgy” is pronounced AW-jee (/ˈɔɹd͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “orgy” in a sentence?
Here is “orgy” used in a sentence: “The team went on an orgy of spending after winning the lottery.”
What part of speech is “orgy”?
“Orgy” is a noun.
Where does the word “orgy” come from?
The word “orgy” comes from Latin. From French orgies, from Latin orgia, from Greek órgia, "secret rites" — originally referring to ritual pagan ceremonies before it took on its modern, racier sense.
Is “orgy” a common word?
“Orgy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “orgy” have?
“Orgy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wild, unrestrained party involving heavy drinking, group sex, or general excess.
Related words
group sex
