revel

Meanings

• Verb

  To celebrate or enjoy oneself in a noisy, riotous, or extravagant way.

• Noun

  A period of merrymaking, festivity, or revelry.

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Synonyms

carouse , celebrate , jamb , revel

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with revel
heave , leave , grieve , believe

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Variants

List of all variants of revel that leads to same result
revel , reveled , reveling , revelings , revelled , revelling , revellings , revels , Revel , Tallinn , revel in , reveled in , reveling in , revelled in , revelling in , revels in

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Etymology

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Old French 'reveler' meaning 'to uncover, reveal' or 'to make noise, make a disturbance'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'revel' is also used in astronomy to describe a star's brightness variation.

2. In medieval Europe, 'revels' were often held on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent began.

3. The word 'revel' is related to the word 'revelation', which means a revealing of truth or knowledge.

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Related Concepts

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1. Masquerade: A formal ball or party at which the guests wear masks and costumes.

2. Festivity: A public celebration or observance of an event or occasion.

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Culture

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In literature, 'revel' is often used to describe wild parties or celebrations, such as in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. In art, there are numerous depictions of revels and masquerades, particularly during the Renaissance period. In music, there are songs with the title 'Revel' or 'Revelry' that evoke a sense of merriment and festivity.

How to Memorize "revel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lively party with people dancing, laughing, and enjoying themselves. Visualize the sound of music and the feeling of excitement in the air.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'revel' with the idea of a celebration or party. Think of the word 'fun' or 'joy'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the first letter 'R' in 'revel' stands for 'Revelry' or 'Raucous'.

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