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Definition of Revelry
1. Noun. Unrestrained merrymaking.
Generic synonyms: Conviviality, Jollification, Merrymaking
Specialized synonyms: Binge, Bout, Bust, Tear, Bender, Booze-up, Carousal, Carouse, Toot, Bacchanal, Bacchanalia, Debauch, Debauchery, Drunken Revelry, Orgy, Riot, Saturnalia, Whoopee
Derivative terms: Revel, Revel
Definition of Revelry
1. n. The act of engaging in a revel; noisy festivity; reveling.
Definition of Revelry
1. Noun. Joyful merry-making. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Revelry
1. noisy merrymaking [n -RIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Revelry
Literary usage of Revelry
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1919)
"... all pantheons, all aspirations to become one with God. born the idea of a god
of war, a cod of love, a god of revelry, a god of plenty. ..."
2. The Works of Washington Irving by Washington Irving (1853)
"revelry and extravagance.—Mad wolves.—The lost Indian. THE Green River valley was at
... revelry ..."
3. The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., in the Rocky Mountains and by Washington Irving (1849)
"revelry and extravagance.—Mad wolves.—The lost Indian. THE Green River valley
was at this time the scene of one of those general gatherings of traders, ..."
4. The Living Age by Making of America Project, Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell (1846)
"And when they had got out into the solitary court, which was deserted by all the
followers of the thane, who were mingling in the drunken revelry in the ..."
5. Letters of George Meredith by George Meredith (1912)
"'The Shropshire Lad' is a revelry of naturalness.—Yours in all fellowship, To
Lady Ulrica Duncombe. GEORGE MEREDITH. Box HILL, DORKING, March 29, 1903. ..."
6. Works by Washington Irving (1895)
"... of the Mountains—Indian Belles —Potency of Bright Beads and Red Blankets—
Arrival of Supplies—revelry and Extravagance— Mad Wolves—The Lost Indian. ..."
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