revelry

Meanings

• noun

  A state or feeling of joyful and excited celebration

  - "The annual revelry of the village festival is a sight to behold."
  - "The children's revelry at the birthday party was contagious."

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Synonyms

celebration , festivity , revelment

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with revelry
revery , quiver , jubilee , cubby , clover

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Variants

List of all variants of revelry that leads to same result
revelries , revelry

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Etymology

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From Old French 'reveler' meaning 'to uncover, reveal' or 'to make merry, celebrate'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'revelry' is derived from the Old French word 'reveler', which means 'to uncover, reveal'.

2. In medieval Europe, revelry was often associated with Saturnalia, a festival dedicated to the god Saturn, during which people would let loose and indulge in excesses.

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Related Concepts

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1. Carousing: Another term for excessive partying or drinking.

2. Merrymaking: Another term for celebrating and enjoying oneself.

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Quotes

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1. The tall minister stood again at the altar. He waited for the song and the "revelry" to die.

   - Maya Angelou,{it}I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings{/it},1969

2. The small birds were taking their farewell banquets. In the fullness of their "revelry", they fluttered, chirping and frolicking from bush to bush, and tree to tree …

   - Washington Irving,{it}The Legend of Sleepy Hollow{/it},1820

3. Wassailing is an ancient English custom, part of the feasts and "revelry" of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, which have been revived in Colonial Williamsburg.

   - Joan P. Dutton,{it}The Williamsburg Cookbook{/it},1975

4. Each city has its own Carnival, but none, not even the "revelry" of Mardi Gras, is as spectacular as Brooklyn's.

   - Peter Noel,{it}Village Voice{/it},6 Sept. 1994

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Culture

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Revelry is often associated with festive occasions, celebrations, and merrymaking. It can also refer to the act of partying or carousing. In literature, revelry is often depicted in works such as Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales' and Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.

How to Memorize "revelry"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large group of people celebrating and having a great time.
   - Imagine the sounds and smells of a festive occasion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of joy and excitement.
   - Think of a festive occasion or celebration when you hear the word 'revelry'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'revelry' starts with the letter 'R' and has the same vowel sounds as 'reveal'.

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