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With an air of intelligent authority and sly sense of comedic mischief, only someone like Sean Connery could render Indiana Jones immediately into boyish regret or relief through a stern fatherly chiding or rejoiceful hug.

From Slate • Oct. 31, 2020

How commonly, if one dies without physical anguish, and with the artificial exultations of a fanatic, rejoiceful auguries are drawn! if he dies in physical suffering, and with apparent regret, a gloomy verdict is rendered!

From The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life by Alger, William Rounseville

He was even rejoiceful in his luck when called to Kentucky to command one of her regiments of volunteer infantry.

From A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade by King, Charles

"I can't without leaving my convoy," was the return shout, but as Willett glanced down into the lovely face so near his shoulder, he found it paling just a bit, and troubled, not rejoiceful.

From Tonio, Son of the Sierras A Story of the Apache War by Post, Charles J.

Why, then, should they not happen when all the consequences would be rejoiceful?

From The Imperialist by Duncan, Sara Jeannette