I. ˈre-vəl intransitive verb
( -eled or -elled ; -el·ing or rev·el·ling ˈre-və-liŋ, ˈrev-liŋ)
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French reveler, literally, to rebel, from Latin rebellare
Date: 14th century
1. : to take part in a revel : carouse
2. : to take intense pleasure or satisfaction
revel ed in the quiet after everyone had gone
II. noun
Date: 14th century
: a usually wild party or celebration