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revelled

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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Other publications have revelled in how Sturgeon has given interviews against a backdrop of stolen books in stolen bookcases, or offered cups of coffee to journalists from a coffee machine Murrell bought with stolen money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

They took a wedge, which has never been recovered, from the tree as a trophy and revelled in the media coverage as news of the vandalism caused national and international outrage.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Fury revelled in the spotlight at Monday's news conference, delivering his trademark long and winding answers as he came face-to-face with Makhmudov at the north London venue.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Mercedes' George Russell won in Brazil in 2022 while Ferrari's seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has also revelled in some thrilling triumphs at Interlagos in 2016, 2018 and 2021 while driving for Mercedes.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

The men revelled in the unexpected abundance, and hope and joy took the place of gloom and discontent.

From Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa A Graphic Account of the Several Expeditions of Henry M. Stanley into the Heart of the Dark Continent by Headley, Joel Tyler