Definitions
- Describing a noisy and boisterous celebration or party. - Referring to a group of people who are loud and rowdy in their behavior. - Talking about someone who is enjoying themselves in a wild and unrestrained manner.
- Describing a lively and joyous celebration or party. - Referring to a group of people who are having fun and enjoying themselves. - Talking about someone who is indulging in pleasure and enjoyment without restraint.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a celebration or party atmosphere.
- 2Both words suggest a sense of enjoyment and pleasure.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a group of people engaging in social activities.
- 4Both words connote a lack of inhibition and restraint.
- 5Both words can be used to describe a festive and lively mood.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Royster suggests a more intense and rowdy atmosphere than revel.
- 2Behavior: Royster implies loud and boisterous behavior, while revel suggests a more joyful and carefree attitude.
- 3Connotation: Royster has a negative connotation of excessive and disruptive behavior, while revel has a more positive connotation of enjoyment and celebration.
- 4Frequency: Revel is more commonly used than royster in everyday language.
Remember this!
Royster and revel both describe a festive and enjoyable atmosphere, but they differ in their intensity, behavior, connotation, frequency of use, and etymology. Royster suggests a more intense and rowdy celebration, while revel implies a more joyful and carefree attitude. Royster has a negative connotation of excessive and disruptive behavior, while revel has a more positive connotation of enjoyment and celebration. Revel is more commonly used in everyday language and has Latin origins, while royster is an older word with Middle English roots.
