revelling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of celebrating or enjoying oneself, typically to the extreme.

  - "They were revelling in their victory."
  - "The partygoers were really revelling in the music."
  - "The children were revelling in the joy of the fairground."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with revelling
revel , levelled , devil , heavel

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Variants

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revel , reveled , reveling , revelings , revelled , revelling , revellings , revels , revel in , reveled in , reveling in , revelled in , revelling in , revels in

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Etymology

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From Old French 'reveler', meaning 'to keep awake, to make merry'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'revel' comes from the Old French 'reveler', which means 'to keep awake'.

2. In medieval Europe, 'revels' were feasts held before Lent, during which people would eat and drink excessively.

3. The term 'revelry' is often used to describe the festivities and merriment of a celebration.

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Related Concepts

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1. Revelry: A state or feeling of joyful celebration and merriment.

2. Merriment: A feeling or expression of happiness and enjoyment.

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Culture

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Revelling is often associated with festive occasions, celebrations, and parties. In literature, it is a common theme in works that explore the human condition and the desire to let go and enjoy life. For example, it is a central theme in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'.

How to Memorize "revelling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large group of people laughing, dancing, and having a good time. Imagine the sounds, smells, and sights of a festive occasion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'revelling' with the feeling of joy and celebration. Think of a time when you have felt truly happy and carefree.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Revelling is rejoicing and revelling is revelry' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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