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reveled

rev·el
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rev-uh l]
    • /ˈrɛv əl/
    • /ˈrev.əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rev-uh l]
    • /ˈrɛv əl/

Definitions of reveled word

  • verb without object reveled to take great pleasure or delight (usually followed by in): to revel in luxury. 1
  • verb without object reveled to make merry; indulge in boisterous festivities. 1
  • noun reveled boisterous merrymaking or festivity; revelry. 1
  • noun reveled Often, revels. an occasion of merrymaking or noisy festivity with dancing, masking, etc. 1

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Origin of reveled

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; (v.) Middle English revelen < Old French reveler to raise tumult, make merry < Latin rebellāre to rebel; (noun) Middle English < Old French, derivative of reveler

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Parts of speech for Reveled

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

reveled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

reveled usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for reveled

verb reveled

  • basked — to lie in or be exposed to a pleasant warmth: to bask in the sunshine.
  • caracoled — Simple past tense and past participle of caracole.
  • caroused — Simple past tense and past participle of carouse.
  • cavorted — Simple past tense and past participle of cavort.
  • exulted — Simple past tense and past participle of exult.

noun reveled

  • capered — to leap or skip about in a sprightly manner; prance; frisk; gambol.
  • did — Did is the past tense of do1.
  • frolicked — merry play; merriment; gaiety; fun.

Antonyms for reveled

verb reveled

  • deplored — to regret deeply or strongly; lament: to deplore the present state of morality.

Top questions with reveled

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