revel
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intransitive verb \ˈre-vəl\rev·eled or rev·elledrev·el·ing or rev·el·ling\ˈre-və-liŋ, ˈrev-liŋ\
Definition of REVEL
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
- <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
2revel
nounDefinition of REVEL
: a usually wild party or celebration
See Examples of REVEL
- <in Finland, Midsummer Day ushers in a nationwide revel as the Finns celebrate the endless hours of sunlight with bonfires and parties>
First Known Use of REVEL
14th century
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Revel
geographical nameDefinition of REVEL
— see tallinn
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