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revelling

VERB

take pleasure; celebrate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bask rejoice

STRONG

carouse crow delight enjoy frolic gloat indulge lark luxuriate relish riot roister roll rollick savor thrive wallow

WEAK

blow off steam carry on cut loose fool around go on a spree kick up heels kid around lap up let go let loose live it up make merry paint the town run around step out whoop it up

Antonyms

STRONG

be sad disappoint dislike distress hate

Example Sentences

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Or maybe just revelling in the Canadian capers.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Italy's cricketers have been revelling in plenty of "pinch me" moments during their debut appearance at the T20 World Cup, and now they want more.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The 26-year-old said he was revelling in the fact he had achieved his "life's ambition" and was keen to continue his success.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Jesus's first goal since January 1 left Arteta wreathed in smiles and Watkins' close-range strike in stoppage-time couldn't stop Arsenal revelling in their statement victory.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

It was revelling in the dust storm which winnowing produces, and the ketchuda suggested to me to camp at some distance beyond it, on a small triangular meadow below a large irrigation stream.

From Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs by Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)