Synonyms of revel

revel 1 of 2

noun

as in spree

a time or instance of carefree fun

in Finland, Midsummer Day ushers in a nationwide revel as the Finns celebrate the endless hours of sunlight with bonfires and parties

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spree
• gambol
• romp
• frolic
• lark
• rollick
• fling
• idyll
• festivity
• frisk
• binge
• ploy
• carouse
• escapade
• caper
• enjoyment
• antic
• amusement
• toot
• souse
• merrymaking
• pleasure
• prank
• merriment
• indulgence
• bender
• bum
• field day
• entertainment
• splore
• shenanigan(s)
• diversion
• bust
• brannigan
• monkeyshine(s)
• recreation
• self-indulgence

revel

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verb

ˈre-vəl 

as in to carouse

to take part in drunken revelry

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• carouse
• binge
• drink
• roister
• soak
• birl
• wassail
• guzzle
• booze
• liquor (up)
• tipple

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revel

Noun

The vibe, never exactly cheerful, and never leavened by a hint of even the most sarcastic sense of humor, takes a turn for the horrific one evening in the wake of the bawdy revels celebrating Tomek’s wedding. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 30 May 2025

Whilst the revels did flourish, Freeman labored upon his own grand design — the fair Castle Gwynn, a stone bastion of olden style, rising proudly across from the fields of festivity in Arrington. — Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 22 May 2025

Verb

And on Wednesday, here in Atlanta, the Argentines turned a tourist attraction called Underground Atlanta into Underground Argentina, reveling with drums, chants, and dancing after beating England, 2-1, to earn a place in the championship game. — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026

Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard. — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Phrases Containing revel

• revel (in)