rejoice
verb (used without object)
to be glad; take delight (often followed byin ).
rejoiceful
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a word derived from
rejoice.
Example Sentences
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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
"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.
Whereupon there was a moment of embarrassed silence as the stakes were swept across the blanket-covered table, then a guffaw of rejoiceful mirth from the prospector.
From Tonio, Son of the Sierras A Story of the Apache War by Post, Charles J.
His heart token was the last—a little common thing—and tied with no rejoiceful ribbon but with a scrap of crape.
From A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') by Duncan, Sara Jeannette
The edifice wherein he has established himself, his vehicle and horses, is of a bright salmon colour, rejoiceful to the eyes of the natives.
From Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81. by Becker, Bernard H.
