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Definition of “revel

revel (ˈrɛvəllPronunciation for revel

Definitions

verb

(intr)
  1. (foll by in) to take pleasure or wallow  ⇒ to revel in success 
  2. to take part in noisy festivities; make merry

noun

  1. (often plural) an occasion of noisy merrymaking
  2. a less common word for revelry

Alternative Forms

ˈreveller noun ˈrevelment noun

Word Origin

C14: from Old French reveler  to be merry, noisy, from Latin rebellāre to revolt, rebel

Usage examples

  • You know Albert would rather eat his own head than miss an opportunity to revel in a bit of doom and gloom.
    Bénédicte Newland and Pascale Smets, AND GOD CREATED THE AU PAIR (2005)
  • If you already know, pick this up to revel in the hilarious extras.
    Maxim (2004)
  • The Toronto financial press seemed to revel in the abrasive Pladeau's misfortune.
    Globe and Mail (2003)
  • Of all the members of Bobby Robson's squad, he would be the last to revel in Newcastle's elevated circumstances.
    Times, Sunday Times (2001)
  • I don't know whether I meet here a particularly select French crowd but I always revel in their company.
    Brenda Maddox, ROSALIND FRANKLIN (2002)

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