Revel (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Take delight in; "he delights in his granddaughter".

Classification

Verbs of eating and drinking.

Synonyms

• Enjoy
• Delight

Hyponyms

• Have A Good Time
• Live It Up
• Have A Ball
• Wallow

Meaning ²

Celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities; "The members of the wedding party made merry all night"; "Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Make Whoopie
• Make Merry
• Whoop It Up
• Racket
• Jollify
• Make Happy
• Wassail

Hypernyms

• Fete

Hyponyms

• Riot
• Roister

Related Words

• Reveller (noun)
• Revelry (noun)
• Revel (noun)