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- [rev-uh l-ree]
- /ˈrɛv əl ri/
- /ˈrev.əl.ri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rev-uh l-ree]
- /ˈrɛv əl ri/
Definition of revelries word
- noun plural revelries reveling; boisterous festivity: Their revelry could be heard across the river. 1
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Origin of revelries
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at revel, -ry
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Parts of speech for Revelries
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
revelries popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
revelries usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for revelries
noun revelries
- carnies — Plural form of carny.
- carnivals — Plural form of carnival.
- clambakes — Plural form of clambake.
- debaucheries — Plural form of debauchery.
- debauches — to corrupt by sensuality, intemperance, etc.; seduce.
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