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orgy
An excessive celebration characterized by uninhibited indulgence, especially involving sexual acts among several people.
In dem Skandalfilm wurde eine römische Orgie mit vielen Details dargestellt.
In the scandalous film, a Roman orgy was depicted in great detail.
When the word 'Orgie' (orgy) stands alone, the sexual meaning is usually intended. If it is part of a compound word such as 'Fressorgie' (eating binge), it refers to the figurative meaning of an excess.
Der historische Roman beschreibt die Orgien am Hof des Kaisers.
The historical novel describes the orgies at the emperor's court.
In its literal sexual meaning, 'Orgie' (orgy) is a very strong word. It is rarely used in everyday language and can be perceived as vulgar or shocking.
Der Boulevard-Journalist berichtete über die angebliche Orgie des Rockstars.
The tabloid journalist reported on the rock star's alleged orgy.
The figurative meaning is almost always used in compound nouns. The first part describes the type of excess, for example 'Fressorgie' (excessive eating) or 'Farborgie' (a riot of colors / very many bright colors).
Das neue Gemälde ist eine einzige Farborgie.
The new painting is one big riot of colors.
intoxication / rush / noise
'der Rausch' and 'die Orgie' can both have to do with intense, uninhibited experience. 'Rausch' mainly describes an inner state: someone is drunk, numbed, or very euphoric. 'Orgie' more often describes an external event or an extremely excessive activity, often a wild celebration or, figuratively, a very over-the-top activity. The words can be confused when the topic is excess. 'Rausch' fits the feeling or state of a person, while 'Orgie' fits an action or event that seems completely excessive.
Am Wochenende veranstalteten die Freunde eine richtige Kochorgie.
At the weekend, the friends put on a real cooking binge.
Nach dem Konzert war Nina noch ganz im Rausch der Musik.
After the concert, Nina was still completely caught up in the rush of the music.