As long as the Forest stands it will be a home, a refuge and a playground to these sweet immortals, who revel undisturbed in its depths.
Source: tatoeba (7564588)
Revel
Synonyms for "revel" (236 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (48)
adoreanarchistanniversariesanniversaryappreciatebacchanalballbanquetbaskbask inbatbe pleased withbenderbingeboutbustcapercaracolecarnivalcarol
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carousalcarousecelebratecelebratingcelebrationceremonychirpchirrupclap handscommemorationcrow overcut loosedancedebauchdelight
Strong matches (70)
Related words (118)
let off steamlikeliltlive it uploveluxuriateluxuriate inmad roundmake merrymake whoopeemarking the occasionmemorializationmemorymerrimentmerrymerrymakingobservanceorgyovationpaint
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paint the town redpartyploypub-crawlraise hellrandanrandyregaleregalementrejoicerejoice inrejoicingreligious ritesrelishremembrancerevel inrevelingrevelmentrevelryriotriot inriteritual observanceroisterrollrollickrompround of pleasuressalutesalvosaturnaliasavorsee lifesingskipskip for joyskylarkskylarkingsmack the lipssolemn observancesolemnizationspreestep outswim intake pleasure inteartestimonialtestimonial banquettestimonial dinnertoasttoottreattributetriumphwallowwallow inwantonwassailwelterwhistlewhoop it upwhoopeewingding
Verb(18 words)
Noun(15 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Interjection(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adore, anarchist, anniversaries, anniversary, appreciate.
- Sentence evidence is available for revel, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "revel".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "revel"
Keep "revel" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "revel" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "revel", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "revel" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
16 entriesMore specific
8 entriesCollocations
8 entriesgrand revellate night revellavish revelsnight revelprivate revelpublic revelrowdy revelweekend revel
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
As a Filipino, I revel in the words "From Peru to Cebu / Feel the power of Babylon" in Enya's song "Orinoco Flow."
Source: tatoeba (10707486)
I am too sick at heart to revel, carouse, and make merry through the night.
Source: tatoeba (10999996)
In the latest sign that passion for soccer is growing in the United States, several hundred U.S. supporters gathered outside the White House on Sunday night to revel in the Women's World Cup triumph of their national team over Japan.
Source: tatoeba (11058855)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "revel"?
Closest matches include adore, anarchist, anniversaries, anniversary, appreciate.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "revel"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.