revel

[ˈrɛvəl]

revel Definition

  • 1to take great pleasure or delight in something
  • 2to engage in lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing

Using revel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "revel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She reveled in the attention she was getting.

  • Example

    The crowd reveled in the music and danced all night long.

  • Example

    He reveled in his victory over his opponent.

revel Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for revel

Phrases with revel

  • revel in one's success

    to take great pleasure in one's own success

    Example

    After years of hard work, he finally achieved his dream and reveled in his success.

  • to take great pleasure in living a life of luxury

    Example

    After winning the lottery, she bought a mansion and began to revel in luxury.

  • to enjoy and appreciate the present moment to the fullest

    Example

    As they watched the sunset together, they both reveled in the moment and felt grateful for each other's company.

Origins of revel

from Old French 'reveler', meaning 'to rebel, be disorderly'

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Summary: revel in Brief

To 'revel' [ˈrɛvəl] is to take great pleasure or delight in something, or to engage in lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing. Examples include 'She reveled in the attention she was getting.' and 'The crowd reveled in the music and danced all night long.' Phrases like 'revel in one's success' and 'revel in luxury' denote taking great pleasure in specific things.