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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revelling

Headingley gradually came to life after Tongue removed Imam, and the crowd gave home favourite Root a warm welcome before revelling in his late-evening progress.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 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

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

The inhabitants, heedless and careless as before, are wantoning and revelling.

From The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young by Various