Definition of Dionysian
1a
: of or relating to Dionysius
b
: of or relating to the theological writings once mistakenly attributed to Dionysius the Areopagite
2a
: devoted to the worship of Dionysus
b
: characteristic of Dionysus or the cult of worship of Dionysus
especially
: being of a frenzied or orgiastic character — compare apollonian
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The first known use of Dionysian was in 1607
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