Revel in Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɛvəɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
REV-uhl in
ɹˈɛvəl/ /ˈɪn
REV-uhl in
Definition
To take great pleasure in something or enjoy it intensely, often with visible enthusiasm.
Usage & Nuances
'Revel in' is quite expressive, often used for strong enjoyment, especially in positive or indulgent experiences ('revel in attention', 'revel in success'). Used in both formal and informal contexts. Not for simple, mild enjoyment—implies obvious and deep pleasure.
Spanish: deleitarse en - disfrutar dePortuguese (BR): deleitar-se em - aproveitar ao máximoPortuguese (PT): deleitar-se em - regozijar-se comChinese (Simplified): 陶醉于 - 享受Chinese (Traditional): 陶醉於 - 享受Hindi: मस्त होना - आनंद लेनाArabic: يستمتع بـ - يفرح بـBengali: উত্তেজনায় মেতে ওঠা - গভীর আনন্দ উপভোগ করাRussian: наслаждаться - упиваться (чувством)Japanese: 満喫する - 心ゆくまで楽しむVietnamese: đắm chìm trong - tận hưởng hết mìnhKorean: 한껏 즐기다 - 흠뻑 빠지다Turkish: keyif almak - zevkine varmakUrdu: خوب لطف اندوز ہونا - بھرپور لطف اُٹھاناIndonesian: menikmati sepenuhnya - bersuka ria
Example Sentences
She revels in her children's achievements.
basic
Tourists revel in the city's nightlife.
basic
He revels in the beauty of nature on his walks.
basic
I could see she was reveling in all the attention at her party.
natural
Some people just revel in making things difficult for others.
natural
Kids revel in the snow on the first day of winter.
natural