REVELRY Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

revelry

noun

ˈre-vəl-rē

Definition of revelry

as in festivity

joyful or festive activity the lottery winner was exhausted after a long night of revelry

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Recent Examples of revelry All of it comes together in their new album in a rich symphonic display that creates tension, emotion, introspection, and revelry and that tells a deep narrative through sound, one that even the addition of lyrics couldn’t improve on. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 July 2026 Egypt won in penalties as well to join Mexico and Norway in newfound revelry. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Experts say the combination of soccer revelry, high temperatures and Atlanta’s trademark humidity poses health risks that attendees and event organizers need to pay attention to. — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 29 June 2026 There hasn't been nearly as much revelry inside the stadium as a result. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for revelry

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Noun

At the Sugar Bowl in 2019, Bevo broke away from his handlers and escaped, charging at Uga during the pregame festivities.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
The festivities have included shows in New York City, and upcoming gigs in Los Angeles, Paris, and London, a series of pop-up events and activations, and even a run of commemorative library cards with the Brooklyn Public Library system.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of festivity

Noun

Jake was at Los Angeles’ Union Station for a celebration of life event for a friend when his sister called.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
The shows are billed as a celebration of the 30th anniversary of debut LP Reasonable Doubt, which kicked off the 56-year-old’s illustrious career in 1996.

— Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebration

Noun

Nor did great merrymaking surround its 2001 move to pioneer quantitative easing.

— William Pesek, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Once ground was completely covered with shards of tableware, folks journeyed from their seats into the center of the room for more dancing and merrymaking.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 June 2026

Definition of merrymaking

Noun

That community lived out in the woods and was partaking in lots of dancing and merriment — not exactly Maggie’s forte.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026
Downtown Saluda turns into a walkable outdoor gallery, showcasing pottery, sculpture, paintings, and all manner of other crafts, and it’s all complemented by live music and general merriment.

— Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

Definition of merriment

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