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 But somehow, in the midst of all this frat-boy revelry, Ilya is able to outline his vision for the future, one in which AI will have solved numerous human problems, including eradicating not only cancer but also loneliness and unhappiness. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 Here, with so many cities, brewpubs and restaurants embracing this tradition, the revelry goes on for six weeks, from mid-September right up to Halloween. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026 But in some recent years the revelries have been tarnished by shootings and stabbings. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026 But the late-night revelry definitely penetrated the walls of her hotel. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revelry

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Noun

The festivity also extends offline, reflecting continued recovery.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
The city is selling itself as a modern example of a purple state turning solid blue, and its mayor, Mike Johnston, will kick off the festivities Thursday.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of festivity

Noun

That focus, at the intersection of celebration and food, has set the tone for bringing people together at tables across Chicago ever since.

— S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Vodun Days, an eight-day celebration of Benin’s indigenous spiritual traditions taking place January 2–9, 2027, will showcase ceremonies, music, and dance.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 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

Much like the Whos down in Whoville kept the spirit of Christmas alive in spite of the Grinch’s gift-stealing gambit, Halloween revelers can surely find ways to enjoy merriment on Saturday.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Neighbors had gathered for an afternoon of merriment, complete with a barbecue, a sweets station, and three bouncy castles.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of merriment

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