K. T. Greenfeld
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Unsexy Orgies
Orgy is a word which for many immediately conjures salacious imagery and blushed cheeks. However, both the oldest and the most recently-adopted senses of this word contain meanings which may not be at all sexual in nature. The word first came into English in the middle of the 16th century in reference to secret ceremonial rites, particularly those of the Romans and ancient Greeks, which involved singing and dancing. The licentious meaning was not added until the beginning of the 18th century. And the most recent senses (“a riotous display” and “a manifestation of extreme indulgence”), which may describe such things as an assembly of garish colors or a spectacle of destruction, appear to date from the late 19th century.
Examples of orgy in a Sentence
Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
Then Trump held a rally at Madison Square Garden, an orgy of hate, filled with offensive, racist rhetoric and attacks.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
Turns out someone at the bar invited Malcolm to an orgy.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
Morrison was staying in a hammock on a campground that was good for an orgy but not ideal for a natural disaster.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Orgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orgy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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