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- [rev-uh l]
- /ˈrɛv əl/
- /ˈrev.əl/
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- [rev-uh l]
- /ˈrɛv əl/
Definitions of revelled word
- verb without object revelled to take great pleasure or delight (usually followed by in): to revel in luxury. 1
- verb without object revelled to make merry; indulge in boisterous festivities. 1
- noun revelled boisterous merrymaking or festivity; revelry. 1
- noun revelled Often, revels. an occasion of merrymaking or noisy festivity with dancing, masking, etc. 1
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Origin of revelled
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 Revelled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
revelled 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.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
revelled usage trend in Literature
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