REVEL


Meaning of REVEL in English

■ verb ( ~s , ~ling , ~led ; US ~s , ~ing , ~ed )

1》 engage in lively and noisy festivities.

2》 ( ~ in ) gain great pleasure from.

■ noun ( ~s ) lively and noisy festivities.

Derivatives

~ler noun

~ry noun ( plural ~ries ).

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~er 'rise up in rebellion', from L. rebellare 'to rebel'.

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