revel in

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˈrev.əl ɪn/
US: /ˈrev.əl ɪn/

  1. To get great pleasure from something.

    1. I revel in the sun.
    2. They revel in the chance to show off their skills, enjoying every minute.

  2. To take intense pleasure or satisfaction in something; to enjoy something very much.

    1. She revels in her success.
    2. He continues to revel in his fame, years after his hit movie premiered.

Synonyms

relish enjoy take pleasure in savor delight in
revel in intransitive-verb

  1. To take great pleasure or delight in something.

    1. We revel in good food.
    2. The team revels in its victory, celebrating with fans and family.

  2. To enjoy something extremely; to feel great happiness because of something.

    1. They revel in their freedom.
    2. Critics revel in pointing out the flaws in the latest blockbuster movie.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "revel in" in English means: To get great pleasure from something., To take intense pleasure or satisfaction in something; to enjoy something very much..

The phonetic transcription of "revel in" is /ˈrev.əl ɪn/ in British English and /ˈrev.əl ɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "revel in": relish, enjoy, take pleasure in, savor, delight in.

Example usage of "revel in": "I revel in the sun.". More examples on the page.