revel
10 synonyms for revel, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To take great delight or pleasure in something.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To take great delight or pleasure in something.
“She revelled in the attention after her big win.”
How to use revel
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
revel in success
revel in the moment
late-night revels
Etymology
From Old French reveler, "to make merry" or "be disorderly," from Latin rebello, "to rebel" — a doublet of "rebel."
Full origin of revel →Frequently asked questions
What does “revel” mean?
The word “revel” means to take great delight or pleasure in something. In plain terms, to enjoy something intensely, or to celebrate energetically.
How do you pronounce “revel”?
“Revel” is pronounced REHV-uhl (/ˈɹɛv.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “revel” in a sentence?
Here is “revel” used in a sentence: “She revelled in the attention after her big win.”
What part of speech is “revel”?
Depending on how it is used, “revel” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “revel” come from?
The word “revel” comes from Latin. From Old French reveler, "to make merry" or "be disorderly," from Latin rebello, "to rebel" — a doublet of "rebel.".
How many meanings does “revel” have?
“Revel” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to take great delight or pleasure in something.
