revel
1 Americanverb (used without object)
noun
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boisterous merrymaking or festivity; revelry.
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Often revels an occasion of merrymaking or noisy festivity with dancing, masking, etc.
noun
verb
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(foll by in) to take pleasure or wallow
to revel in success
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to take part in noisy festivities; make merry
noun
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(often plural) an occasion of noisy merrymaking
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a less common word for revelry
Other Word Forms
- reveler noun
- reveller noun
- revelment noun
- unreveling adjective
- unrevelling adjective
Etymology
Origin of revel
First recorded in 1275–1325; (for the verb) Middle English revelen, from Old French reveler “to raise tumult, make merry,” from Latin rebellāre “to wage war again” ( rebel ); noun derivative of the verb
Example Sentences
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China, meanwhile, can revel in the reality that it matters, as a parade of Western leaders pass through.
From BBC
As the determined Rachel Kemp, desperate to graduate from mere celebrity to serious actress, Fanning revels in an almost meta interpretation of the character, as if she understands that this role could similarly elevate her.
From Salon
But most importantly, we’re all looking forward to reveling in the sheer comfort that a pot of warm Payesh can evoke.
From Salon
If nothing else, the movie’s 1977 setting, eight years after the events in “Once Upon a Time,” will give us the chance to revel in another glorious L.A. time capsule.
From Los Angeles Times
Mr Todd's attire was not too unusual for Portland, known for its quirky culture and left-wing protests that revel in the absurd - public yoga and 80s-style aerobics lessons, and nude cycling groups.
From BBC
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