revelry
UK[ˈrevlri]US[ˈrevlri]
n
noisy and lively enjoyment, especially with drinking, dancing, and singing.
Morpheme Breakdown
revel
ry
revel
to make merry
ry
state or condition
Etymology
the word "revelry" traces its lineage to the latin verb rebellare, meaning "to wage war again" or "to rebel." this concept of uprising passed into old french as reveler, which evolved to signify boisterous, disorderly celebration. the english verb "revel" absorbed this sense of noisy merrymaking. by adding the native english suffix "-ry," which denotes a state or collective activity, the noun "revelry" was formed to encapsulate the condition or instance of lively and often riotous festivity.
Analysis
Structure: revel (to make merry) + ry (state or condition)
"revel" originates from old french reveler (to rebel, make noise, be disorderly), from latin rebellare (to rebel). "ry" is a noun-forming suffix of english origin, indicating a state, condition, or practice.
Examples
the streets were filled with revelry as the city celebrated the championship victory.
the sound of music and revelry could be heard from the distant party.
after the wedding ceremony, the reception continued with feasting and revelry late into the night.