revel
Verb
Medium difficulty
What does “revel” mean?
verb.to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing.
SAT Usage
this verb often appears in contexts involving celebrations, festivities, or moments of joy, emphasizing a sense of exuberance and uninhibited enjoyment. It suggests a lively engagement with one's surroundings, distinguishing it from similar words like "celebrate," which may lack the connotation of unrestrained enthusiasm or noise.
Common Confusions
Revel implies an exuberant and noisy enjoyment, while celebrate usually suggests a more formal or subdued acknowledgment of an event without the same level of unrestrained enthusiasm.
Do not choose revel if the context emphasizes solemnity or quietness rather than enjoying oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing.
Example Sentences
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They reveled in their team's unexpected championship victory.
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They revel in the victory for days.