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revelling

VERB

take pleasure; celebrate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bask rejoice

STRONG

carouse crow delight enjoy frolic gloat indulge lark luxuriate relish riot roister roll rollick savor thrive wallow

WEAK

blow off steam carry on cut loose fool around go on a spree kick up heels kid around lap up let go let loose live it up make merry paint the town run around step out whoop it up

Antonyms

STRONG

be sad disappoint dislike distress hate

Example Sentences

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Football should have been revelling in a masterpiece last night - Vinicius scoring a goal so outrageous it deserved to dominate every headline.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Jesus's first goal since January 1 left Arteta wreathed in smiles and Watkins' close-range strike in stoppage-time couldn't stop Arsenal revelling in their statement victory.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

The German, who logic says should be eaten alive by the horrible rigors of his job at Ibrox, also looks like he's revelling in the gig.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

Having won Saturday's sprint to trim Piastri's championship advantage to 55 points, the Dutchman was revelling in his form and the role of hunter as McLaren's supremacy evaporated.

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025

Everybody fairly revelling in disease, and abandoning themselves to it with a sort of gusto.

From The Letters of William James, Vol. II by James, William