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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRevelry
/ˈrɛv.əl.ri/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking a large amount of alcohol.
"The streets were filled with revelry as the festival began." - 2
A celebration or party characterized by lively and noisy enjoyment.
"The revelry continued late into the night, with music and dancing."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'revelry' originates from the Middle English 'revelrie', which is derived from the Old French 'reveiller', meaning 'to wake up' or 'to celebrate'. It evolved in the context of festive celebrations and merrymaking during the late medieval period.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Revelry" is said worldwide
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fête
Transliteration: fête
"La rue était remplie de fête pendant le festival."
Feier
Transliteration: Fai-er
"Die Straßen waren voller Feier, als das Festival begann."
festeggiamenti
Transliteration: fes-teg-gi-a-men-ti
"Le strade erano piene di festeggiamenti durante il festival."
fiesta
Transliteration: fi-es-ta
"Las calles estaban llenas de fiesta mientras comenzaba el festival."
festa
Transliteration: fes-ta
"As ruas estavam cheias de festa quando o festival começou."
उत्सव
Transliteration: utsav
"त्योहार के दौरान सड़कें उत्सव से भरी थीं।"
庆祝活动
Transliteration: qìngzhù huódòng
"节日开始时，街道上充满了庆祝活动。"
축제
Transliteration: chukje
"축제가 시작되면서 거리는 축제로 가득 차 있었습니다."
お祭り
Transliteration: omatsuri
"祭りが始まると、通りはお祭りでいっぱいでした。"
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