rejoice

American  

[ri-jois] / rɪˈdʒɔɪs /

verb (used without object)

rejoiced, rejoicing

1. to be glad; take delight (often followed byin ).

   to rejoice in another's happiness.

   Synonyms:

   glory , exult , revel

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verb (used with object)

rejoiced, rejoicing

1. to make joyful; gladden.

   a song to rejoice the heart.

rejoice British  

/ rɪˈdʒɔɪs /

verb

1. to feel or express great joy or happiness

2. archaic  (tr) to cause to feel joy

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Other Word Forms

• prerejoice verb (used without object)
• rejoiceful adjective
• rejoicer noun
• rejoicing noun
• unrejoiced adjective

Etymology

Origin of rejoice

1275–1325; Middle English rejoicen < Old French rejouiss-, long stem of rejouir, equivalent to re- re- + jouir to rejoice; joy

Example Sentences

When the Prodigal Son’s older brother is bothered about the feast, his father tells him to rejoice in his brother’s return.

From The Wall Street Journal

The death of the 31-year-old, who rejoiced in the back and forth of debates, has triggered a range of emotions and nationwide discussions about how to memorialize the conservative icon.

From Los Angeles Times

Last year, the Montclair, N.J.-based creative director rejoiced when she agreed to let him arrange a Lego winter village on their mantel.

From The Wall Street Journal

Duck lovers, rejoice — the Duck Tamarind is not to be missed.

From Salon

“All the days of my life I have seen nothing that rejoiced my heart so much as these things,” the German artist wrote of Cortés’ plunder.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• exult
• revel