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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Ministers are attempting to crack on, in fact revelling in cracking on, with what they think they are there to do, delivering policies and, they hope, helping people, rather than tearing themselves apart.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The briefings have been chest-thumping affairs, revelling in portrayals of American military supremacy.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Arsenal are almost revelling in their status as the bad guys of the Premier League, and Hurzeler's pre-match words added spice to an already red-hot atmosphere.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 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

We are revelling in Whitsuntide recess, and no dinners or banquets until Friday, the second Court Concert.

From Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 by Waddington, Mary King