revel

verb

rev·​el ˈre-vəl 

reveled or revelled; reveling or revelling ˈre-və-liŋ 

ˈrev-liŋ

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

Synonyms of revel

• carouse
• binge
• drink

Examples of revel in a Sentence

reveling all night is not conducive to a productive next day at work

Recent Examples on the Web

The pair sequester themselves in a shed while guests revel outside in the sunshine. —Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026

Nebraska fans with seats around the tunnel spotted them, because thousands of Nebraska fans were still in their seats, reveling, the music still thumping in the arena, as if some kind of encore would be happening. —Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026

Our friends converted their 400-person reception hall wedding into a spirited dance party at their home, with small groups of well-wishers, each small enough to fit into their bomb shelter, taking turns reveling. —Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026

The team is set to revel at E11EVEN MIAMI nightclub later in the night. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing revel

• revel in

Rhymes for revel

• bevel
• devil
• level
• daredevil
• sublevel
• multilevel

Kids Definition

revel

1 of 2 verb

rev·​el ˈrev-əl 

reveled or revelled; reveling or revelling -(ə-)liŋ 

1

: to take part in a revel : be noisy in a festive manner

2

: to take great delight in something

reveler noun

or reveller

-(ə-)lər

revel

2 of 2 noun

: a noisy or merry celebration