revel

[rev-uhl] / ˈrɛv əl /

NOUN

celebration, merrymaking

Synonyms

STRONG

bacchanal carousal carouse debauch festivity frolic gaiety gala jollification jollity merriment party reveling saturnalia skylarking spree wassail whoopee

WEAK

high jinks revelment

Antonyms

STRONG

gloom

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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China, meanwhile, can revel in the reality that it matters, as a parade of Western leaders pass through.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

While they were able to revel in fan reaction for a few days after the release of Vol.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

And now it was time to revel in all that success.

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2025

The worthy works of 2025 revel in storytelling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

“Me has tea!” said Demi, preparing to join in the revel.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott