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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Ortiz’s show premiering at the Joy Who Lived Festival revels in the unhinged and urges people to judge each other for past messes with the opportunity to redeem oneself through comedy.
From Los Angeles Times
Toby Lichtig writes that Mr. Self revels in the “prismatic effects” that his ambitious narrative method creates.
Jordan and Eden revel in each other’s company, finish each other’s sentences and play off each other with insightful or witty interjections.
From Los Angeles Times
There will be moments to revel in the Dodgers’ 2025 World Series victory, but the team insists on also focusing on the season at hand.
From Los Angeles Times
He reveled in the strength of his legs and the stretch of his back; in the suppleness that let him turn at full speed on a single paw.
From Literature
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