revel
verb (used without object)
to take great pleasure or delight (usually followed byin ).
have reveled
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present perfectof revel.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The one who would have reveled in his successes, thought he was funny, cherished what was great about him and protected him from harm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
Marsh said he has his own band shirt — which he has yet to reveal — and the Phillies have reveled this week in the attention the fictional name has stirred.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2024
But other conservative apostles of free speech have reveled in transgression as well.
From New York Times ● Apr. 7, 2022
The Aussies have reveled in their spoiler role and in putting a scare into the Americans this week.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 31, 2021
A sane person would have reveled in seeing Marcus brought so low, but I hated him that way.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
