rejoicement

American  

[ri-jois-muhnt] / rɪˈdʒɔɪs mənt /

noun

Rare.

1. jubilation; joyful celebration, or a cause of this.

   At the optimistic age of 21, every shred of good news called for rejoicement.

   The heavy burden was a rejoicement to him and no hardship at all on the long trek home—because the burden was treasure.

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Etymology

Origin of rejoicement

First recorded in 1520–30; rejoice ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

Carthy’s father was in such rejoicement to see his daughter, and she alive, that he forgave herself and the husband for the elopement.

From Humours of Irish Life by Various

My one source of rejoicement lies in the fact that the pattern was worn out down here, instead of being sent up to make our mountains by.

From On the Firing Line by Fuller, Hamilton Brock

And now it was said the monarch had parted with his mistress for ever, concerning which there was much rejoicement and some doubt.

From Royalty Restored by Molloy, J. Fitzgerald (Joseph Fitzgerald)

When Jack reached France, and presented back to the Queen her darling child, that was the rejoicement and the joy!

From Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know by Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith