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revel Synonyms
Another word for revel
Choosing another word for revel depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To take intense pleasure or satisfaction in a particular situation or experience (usually followed by 'in').
Usage Example
"After months of rigorous rehearsals, the young pianist was able to delight in the warm applause of the audience."
Strongest
delight
luxuriate
Strong
bask
rejoice
glory
exult
savor
relish
wallow
• noun (Context 2)
Lively, noisy festivities or merrymaking, often involving dancing, drinking, and celebration (frequently used in the plural).
Usage Example
"The village square echoed with music and laughter as the midsummer revels continued late into the night."
Strongest
revelry
merrymaking
Strong
festivity
celebration
carousal
jollification
conviviality
• verb (Context 3)
To engage in lively, boisterous festivities or merrymaking.
Usage Example
"The festival attendees continued to celebrate in the streets long after the concert had ended."
Strongest
celebrate
Strong
carouse
roister
frolic
party
live it up
cavort
Opposites of revel
The opposite of revel shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
mourning
grieve
detest
loathe
lamentation
despise
mourn
lament
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Revel. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/revel