revelry
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for revelry, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Loud, lively celebration or merry-making.
Synonyms
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use revelry
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
drunken revelry
a night of revelry
wild revelry
Etymology
From Middle English revelrye, built on revel (a boisterous party) plus the suffix -ry.
Full origin of revelry →Frequently asked questions
What does “revelry” mean?
The word “revelry” means loud, lively celebration or merry-making. In plain terms, noisy, joyful partying — music, dancing, drinking, that sort of energy.
How do you pronounce “revelry”?
“Revelry” is pronounced REHV-uh-ree ([ˈɹɛv.əɫ.ɹi] in IPA).
How do you use “revelry” in a sentence?
Here is “revelry” used in a sentence: “The streets filled with revelry after the team won the cup.”
What part of speech is “revelry”?
“Revelry” is a noun.
Where does the word “revelry” come from?
The word “revelry” comes from Middle English. From Middle English revelrye, built on revel (a boisterous party) plus the suffix -ry.
