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revel vs bust

bust vs revel

revel and bust both are nouns.

revel is not an adjective while bust is an adjective.

revel and bust both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
revel Yes No Yes No
bust Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, bust is a hyponym of revel; that is, bust is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than revel:
  • revel: unrestrained merrymaking
  • bust: an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
revel (noun) bust (noun)
unrestrained merrymaking an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
a sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person
the chest of a woman
a complete failure
revel (adjective) bust (adjective)
lacking funds
revel (verb) bust (verb)
take delight in break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities go to pieces
ruin completely
separate or cause to separate abruptly
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
Difference between revel and bust

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