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- [rev-uh l]
- /ˈrɛv əl/
- /ˈrev.əl/
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- [rev-uh l]
- /ˈrɛv əl/
Definitions of reveling word
- verb without object reveling to take great pleasure or delight (usually followed by in): to revel in luxury. 1
- verb without object reveling to make merry; indulge in boisterous festivities. 1
- noun reveling boisterous merrymaking or festivity; revelry. 1
- noun reveling Often, revels. an occasion of merrymaking or noisy festivity with dancing, masking, etc. 1
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Origin of reveling
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 Reveling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reveling 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.
reveling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reveling
adj reveling
- blown away — past participle of blow away.
noun reveling
- clambake — A clambake is a picnic at which clams and other food are served.
- dos — any of several single-user, command-driven operating systems for personal computers, especially MS DOS.
- festivity — a festive celebration or occasion.
- fun and games — frivolously diverting activity.
- gaiety — the state of being joyous, vivacious, or cheerful.
adjective reveling
- exultant — Triumphantly happy.
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