Definitions for revel

revel rev·el

Spelling: [rev-uh l]
IPA: /ˈrɛv əl/

Revel is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 42 anagrams from letters in revel (eelrv).

Definitions for revel

noun

  1. boisterous merrymaking or festivity; revelry.
  2. Often, revels. an occasion of merrymaking or noisy festivity with dancing, masking, etc.
  3. former Russian name of Tallinn.

verb (used without object)

  1. to take great pleasure or delight (usually followed by in):
  2. to make merry; indulge in boisterous festivities.

Origin of revel

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 revel

Examples for revel

The wind was fair, and carried him in four days to revel Roads.

The revel casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was equipped with a particularly elaborate video system.

"And when you achieve the fine loaf, you may revel in home-made rolls," I answered.

The second leak came shortly after revel went bust and shut down on September 2.

Lately, Richard Dawkins seems to scan the world for sore spots, take a good poke, and revel in the ensuing outcry.

They go bare-headed in the broiling sun, and seem to revel in the heat.

revel in Wild West lore at the Pony Express National Museum and Jesse James Home Museum in St Joseph, just outside KC.

The more unprotected and helpless a woman is, the more they revel in it.

For a few moments I could revel in the marvellous spectacle before me.

Much like the Taj Mahal, revel opened in classically gaudy Atlantic City style in April 2012—with a sunrise Champagne toast.

Word Value for revel
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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