Revelry/ˈrevlri/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Social Events Revelry often occurs at events like festivals or parties where people actively celebrate. The street festival was filled with revelry. Pro Tip 2/3Noisy Excitement Revelry implies loud noise and excitement, not quiet or subdued activities. After the game, the fans' revelry could be heard for miles. Pro Tip 3/3Informal Occasions Use 'revelry' for informal fun, not for formal or solemn occasions. Her birthday was an evening of wild revelry, not a formal dinner.