verb
revel
REHV-uhl
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
Word Forms
reveled past tense, revelled past tense, revelled past tense, revels plural, Revels plural, revels singular, revels singular
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Etymology
From Old French reveler, "to make merry" or "be disorderly," from Latin rebello, "to rebel" — a doublet of "rebel."