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- [rev-uh l]
- /ˈrɛv əl/
- /ˈrev.əl/
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- [rev-uh l]
- /ˈrɛv əl/
Definitions of reveller word
- verb without object reveller to take great pleasure or delight (usually followed by in): to revel in luxury. 1
- verb without object reveller to make merry; indulge in boisterous festivities. 1
- noun reveller boisterous merrymaking or festivity; revelry. 1
- noun reveller Often, revels. an occasion of merrymaking or noisy festivity with dancing, masking, etc. 1
- countable noun reveller Revellers are people who are enjoying themselves in a noisy way, often while they are drunk. 0
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Origin of reveller
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 Reveller
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reveller 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 70% 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.
reveller usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reveller
noun reveller
- bacchanal — a follower of Bacchus
- merrymaker — a person who gaily or enthusiastically takes part in some festive or merry celebration; reveler.
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