NYT Dictionary

BACCHANAL

/ˌbɑ kəˈnɑl/
AdjectiveNounbac-CHA-nalbac-cha-nal · 3 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2025

Meaning

Relating to Bacchus or his festival.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin Bacchānālis (“of or pertaining to Bacchus”). See Bacchanalia.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bacchantorgydebauchdebaucherysaturnaliariotbacchanaliabacchanalianbacchiccarousing

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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