orgy of

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Used metaphorically to describe an excessive and uncontrolled amount of something, such as 'an orgy of spending' or 'an orgy of destruction'.

orgyNOUN + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • The city witnessed an orgy of destruction after the earthquake.
  • During the sales event, there was an orgy of conspicuous consumption.
  • Critics described the film as an orgy of violence and gore.
  • The scandal uncovered an orgy of corruption within the government.
  • After the victory, the fans engaged in an orgy of celebration.
  • The dictator's regime was characterized by an orgy of oppression.
  • The stock market experienced an orgy of speculative buying.
  • He indulged in an orgy of self-pity after his failure.
  • The concert turned into an orgy of noise and chaos.
  • The media reveled in an orgy of sensationalism.