revel: Meaning and Definition of

rev•el

Pronunciation: (rev'ul), [key]
— v., n. -eled, -el•ing -elled, -el•ling,
—v.i.
  1. to take great pleasure or delight (usually fol. by in): to revel in luxury.
  2. to make merry; indulge in boisterous festivities.
—n.
  1. boisterous merrymaking or festivity; revelry.
  2. Often,an occasion of merrymaking or noisy festivity with dancing, masking, etc.

Re•vel

Pronunciation: (rā'vul Russ. rye'vyil), [key]
— n.
  1. former Russian name of
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