revel
verb (used without object)
to take great pleasure or delight (usually followed byin ).
reveled
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past participleof revel.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof revel.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
revelverb (used without object)to take great pleasure or delight (usually followed byin ).
Example Sentences
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Mr. Coyne, accustomed to more solitary work as a writer, reveled in the camaraderie and the sense of common purpose.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
“You reveled in his company. He filled you with energy and humor when you felt doubtful and weak,” said Anna Wintour, the global editorial director of Vogue and Conde Nast’s chief content officer.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
The orchestra, adroitly conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, reveled in the otherworldly environment of the score.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
For years, Surf City conservatives like Gates have reveled in playing the burr in the saddle of deep blue California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
I went back to Shusgis’ house and reveled in the hot showerbath, which came at one from all sides in a kind of prickly mist.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
