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Revel (Verb)

Meaning 1

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

Classification

Verbs of eating and drinking.

Examples

  • She reveled in the excitement of her first music performance, letting the energy of the crowd fuel her passion.
  • The foodie reveled in the aromas and flavors of his grandmother's traditional dishes, a welcome respite from modern cuisine.
  • He reveled in the stories of his grandfather's brave adventures during wartime, an endless source of fascination and inspiration.
  • The newlyweds reveled in each other's company, enjoying every moment of their idyllic getaway to a secluded tropical island.
  • The retiree reveled in the peaceful surroundings of her countryside home, where she spent her days tending to her beloved garden.

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.

Examples

  • The entire town came out to revel in the annual summer festival, dancing and feasting late into the night.
  • The crowd began to revel as the concert finally started, cheering and waving their hands in the air.
  • Students revel in the party atmosphere that takes over campus during homecoming week.
  • The bride and groom revel in the joy of their wedding day, surrounded by friends, family, and plenty of champagne.
  • To celebrate the team's championship win, fans took to the streets to revel and cheer on their favorite players.

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)
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