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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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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

Having won Saturday's sprint to trim Piastri's championship advantage to 55 points, the Dutchman was revelling in his form and the role of hunter as McLaren's supremacy evaporated.

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025

The BBC's undercover reporter repeatedly filmed officers revelling in the use of force, revealing a culture of confidence and trust that colleagues would not blow the whistle on them.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

And I was getting on so well, was revelling in my new-found confidence, and, knowing its transience, was exploiting it for all I was worth.

From Mortal Coils by Huxley, Aldous