rejoicing

[ri-joi-sing]

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rejoicing¹

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

Related Words

• elation