Revel

Pronunciation

• UK enPR: rÄ•vʹ-É™l, IPA: /ˈɹɛv.É™l/
• Rhymes: -É›vÉ™l

From Middle English revelen, from Old French revel, from reveler ("to be disorderly, to make merry"), from Latin rebello ("to rebel")

Full definition of revel

Noun

1. An instance of merrymaking; a celebration.
• ShakespeareOur revels now are ended.
• 1907, w, The Younger Set Chapter 2/5, “I ought to arise and go forth with timbrel and with dances ; but, do you know, I am not inclined to revels ?...not that I don't adore dinners and gossip and dances ; …”

Derived terms

• revelry

Verb

1. To make merry; to have a gay, lively time.
• 1997, The Art of Practicing, a Guide to Making Music from the HeartSlowing down doesn't have to feel like holding back. It can be an opportunity to revel in sounds and sensations, to not be so concerned about where we are going but to enjoy the moment and become comfortable where we are.

Synonyms

• (make merry) carouse, celebrate

Derived terms

• reveller/reveler

Latin revellere; re- + vellere ("to pluck, pull").

Verb

1. (obsolete) To draw back; to retract.

Noun

1. (architecture) Alternative form of reveal

Anagrams

• elver
• lever