revel
UK: ˈrev.əl | US: ˈrev.əl
vi. to take great pleasure or delight (in something)
n. a noisy, lively celebration or festivity
The word "revel" traces back to Old French reveler, meaning "to rebel" or "to riot," reflecting its original association with disorderly behavior. Over time, it softened in meaning to denote boisterous celebration rather than outright rebellion. The Latin root rebellare ("to wage war again") hints at its rebellious origins, but in English, "revel" now conveys joyous, often noisy festivity.
The villagers gathered to revel in the annual harvest festival.
After the victory, fans took to the streets to revel all night.
She loves to revel in the beauty of nature during her hikes.
The party turned into a wild revel with music and dancing.
He would often revel in telling stories of his adventurous youth.