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Synonyms

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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Loved ones, teachers and school principals are rejoicing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

In the end, Rams coach Sean McVay screamed and pumped his fists while begging the question, was it rejoicing or was it relief?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

Nonetheless, the urban legend of American Muslims rejoicing at 9/11 took on a life of its own, which neatly fit a preexisting narrative casting all Muslims as irredeemable enemies of the West.

From Slate • Oct. 29, 2025

Following the Trump-brokered ceasefire last Friday, 20 surviving hostages returned to scenes of rejoicing, while the remains of four deceased were also handed back.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

Then the well-ordered hall was filled with rejoicing.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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