Merriment and Revel

Merriment

Merriment noun - Joyful or festive activity.
Usage example: the wedding reception merriment lasted long into the night

Revel is a synonym for merriment in amusement topic. In some cases you can use "Revel" instead a noun "Merriment", when it comes to topics like laughter.

Nearby Words: merry, merrie, Merri

Revel

Revel noun - A time or instance of carefree fun.
Usage example: in Finland, Midsummer Day ushers in a nationwide revel as the Finns celebrate the endless hours of sunlight with bonfires and parties
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Synonyms for Revel

Merriment is a synonym for revel in celebration topic. Sometimes you can use "Merriment" instead a noun "Revel", if it concerns topics such as amusement, laughter.

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