English Explanatory Dictionary

Belshazzarian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. excessively lavish, especially of a feast or banquet

Word forms

Belshazzarian more Belshazzarian most Belshazzarian

Etymology

From Belshazzar + -ian, in reference to the biblical king Belshazzar or Balthazar, whose blasphemy and arrogance at a lavish feast led to his overthrow by God.

Synonyms

Belshazzaresque
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