Revelling: meaning, definitions and examples
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revelling
[ หrษvษlษชล ]
enjoyment, celebration
Revelling refers to the act of enjoying oneself in a lively and noisy way, often involving festivities or celebrations. It typically includes indulging in pleasurable activities, such as dancing, drinking, and socializing. The term can suggest a sense of abandon or joy, often accompanied by music and merriment. Reveling can also imply a temporary escape from reality, where individuals let go of their inhibitions.
Synonyms
carousing, celebrating, enjoying, festivity, partying
Examples of usage
- They were revelling in the success of their event.
- The crowd was revelling in the music at the concert.
- She spent the night revelling with her friends at the festival.
Translations
Translations of the word "revelling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น festejando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคถเฅเคจ เคฎเคจเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช feiern
๐ฎ๐ฉ merayakan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒััะบัะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ ลwiฤtowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅใ
๐ซ๐ท cรฉlรฉbrer
๐ช๐ธ celebrar
๐น๐ท kutlama
๐ฐ๐ท ์ถํํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุงุญุชูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ oslavovat
๐ธ๐ฐ oslavovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅบ็ฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ praznovati
๐ฎ๐ธ fagna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะตัะตะบะต
๐ฌ๐ช แฆแแแแกแซแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลษnlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ celebrar
Etymology
The word 'revelling' comes from the Middle English term 'reven', meaning to revel or to enjoy oneself. This term is derived from the Old French 'reveiller', meaning to wake up or to awaken, which reflects the idea of waking up to joy and celebration. The origins of the word can also be traced back to the Latin root 'revelare', which means to unveil or to disclose. Throughout its history, 'revelling' has been associated with joyous occasions and celebrations, evolving into a term that embodies the spirit of enjoyment and festivities. By the late 14th century, the word began to take on its modern connotation of indulging in merriment and pleasure, often in a collective or social context.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,957, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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