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rejoicing

American  
[ri-joi-sing] / rɪˈdʒɔɪ sɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of a person who rejoices.

    Synonyms:
    merrymaking, celebration

  2. the feeling or the expression of joy.

  3. Often rejoicings. an occasion for expressing joy.

Other Word Forms

  • rejoicingly adverb
  • unrejoicing adjective

Etymology

Origin of rejoicing

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; rejoice, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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There was rejoicing among Liverpool fans when he signed a new two-year contract in April 2025.

From BBC

Benjamin Samat, a French influencer living in Dubai, took to Instagram to lash out at "those who on social media are rejoicing that the French are going through this".

From Barron's

When they're rejoicing in this kind of performance, the place shakes.

From BBC

An Iranian official in Tehran who is close to the opposition said people are rejoicing at the strikes but not openly.

From The Wall Street Journal

Loved ones, teachers and school principals are rejoicing.

From The Wall Street Journal

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