Meaning & Definition of word "Revelry"
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Revelry
/ˈrɛvəlri/
noun:
- 1. lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking a large amount of alcohol.
- Example: The streets were filled with revelry as the festival kicked off.
- 2. a lively celebration or party.
- Example: The New Year's Eve revelry lasted until dawn.
- 3. great enjoyment or delight.
- Example: The revelry of the crowd was infectious as they celebrated the victory.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French ' reveler' meaning to rebel, which itself is derived from Latin 'rebellare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
revelry and revelers:
refers to people engaged in lively and noisy festivities.
a night of revelry:
a night characterized by loud and joyful celebration.
join in the revelry:
to participate in the festivities.
Related Words
celebrate:
to mark a significant event with festivities.
merrymaking:
the act of having fun in a lively or noisy way.
jollity:
a state of cheerful readiness to have fun.
Slang Meanings of revelry
Meaning: A wild party or celebration.
Example Sentence: Last night was a total rager; the revelry was nonstop!
Meaning: Drinking heavily at a gathering.
Example Sentence: We went all out for the revelry last weekend.