revel

¹rev·el

verb \ˈre-vəl\

rev·eled or rev·elledrev·el·ing or rev·el·ling\ˈre-və-liŋ, ˈrev-liŋ\

Definition of REVEL

intransitive verb

1

: to take part in a revel : carouse

2

: to take intense pleasure or satisfaction <reveled in the quiet after everyone had gone>

Examples of REVEL

1. <reveling all night is not conducive to a productive next day at work>

Origin of REVEL

Middle English, from Anglo-French reveler, literally, to rebel, from Latin rebellare

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to REVEL

Synonyms: binge, birl [chiefly Scottish], carouse, roister, wassail

Related Words: booze, drink, guzzle, liquor (up), soak, tipple

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Rhymes with REVEL

bevel, devil, level, Neville