Definition

Noun: A person who is enjoying themselves in a lively and noisy way, typically at a party or celebration; a merrymaker.

Usage

The word "reveller" describes a person who is actively participating in festivities, often with boisterous enjoyment, loud behavior, and a focus on pleasure. It is commonly used in the context of parties, festivals, or public celebrations.

Examples

• The streets were filled with revellers celebrating the New Year.
• The police were on duty to ensure the safety of the thousands of revellers at the music festival.
• He was a dedicated reveller, always the last to leave the party.

Advanced Usage

• "Midnight reveller": A person who enjoys partying late into the night.
  • The city's bars are a haven for midnight revellers.
• "Carnival reveller": Specifically refers to a participant in the lively festivities of a carnival.
  • The carnival revellers danced in the parade wearing colorful costumes.

Variants and Related Words

• Revel (verb): To enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing.
  • They spent the weekend revelling with friends.
• Revelry (noun): Lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking, dancing, and a lot of people.
  • The sounds of revelry could be heard from the street.
• Revelrous (adjective): Characterized by or involving revelry. (Less common)
  • The atmosphere was distinctly revelrous.

Synonyms

• Merrymaker: A person who is enjoying themselves with others in a happy, lively way.
• Carouser: A person who drinks alcohol and enjoys himself or herself with others in a noisy, lively way.
• Partygoer: A person attending a party or parties.

Antonyms

• Killjoy: A person who spoils the enjoyment of others.
• Recluse: A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "To paint the town red": To go out and enjoy oneself flamboyantly, especially by visiting bars, clubs, etc. (This idiom describes the action of a reveller).
  • After their final exam, the students went out to paint the town red.

Noun

1. a celebrant who shares in a noisy party
   • the clubs attract revelers as young as thirteen