verb
revel
REHV-uhl
Revel (verb) means to take great delight or pleasure in something. Example: “She revelled in the attention after her big win.”
verb
1
To take great delight or pleasure in something.
"She revelled in the attention after her big win."
"The team revelled in their unexpected victory."
2
To celebrate or make merry, often loudly or energetically.
"The crowd revelled late into the night."
noun
1
A lively celebration or party.
"The festival's revels lasted until sunrise."
How to use revel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo enjoy something intensely, or to celebrate energetically.
Common pairings
revel in success
revel in the moment
late-night revels
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Word forms
- Plural
- revels
- Third person singular
- revels
- Past tense
- reveled, revelled
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Etymology
From Old French reveler, "to make merry" or "be disorderly," from Latin rebello, "to rebel" — a doublet of "rebel."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for revel
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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.
