Printer Friendly
The Free Dictionary
1,036,660,689 visitors served.
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

revel in

    0.03 sec.
revel in something
to get great pleasure from a situation or an activity. She usually got the jobs she wanted, and she reveled in them.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of revel (= to dance, drink, sing, and enjoy yourself in a noisy way)
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
 Email
Feedback
? References in classic literature
But at my distance of time and place I could safely revel in his friendship, and as an author I certainly found him a most charming companion.
My Literary Passions by Howells,William Dean View in context
No, De Vac would find other means of satisfying his wounded pride, he would revel in revenge against this man for whom he felt no loyalty.
The Outlaw of Torn by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
I've remarked that your Puritans revel in that color.
Twenty Years After by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
More results
 
Idioms browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Idioms and phrases
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2008 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.. Terms of Use.