rejoicing

[ ri-joi-sing ]

noun

Origin of rejoicing

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at rejoice, -ing¹

1	celebration, merrymaking

There is no record of rejoicing or of thanks being given to God by Native people for those deaths.
How the Mayflower Story Fits Into Native American History | David Treuer | December 8, 2020 | Time
No one was in a bad mood, for the day of rejoicing had come.
The Battle for LGBT Equality Isn’t Over Yet | Gene Robinson | May 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
While many are rejoicing as equity-indexes top new highs, the real economy may be more fragile than markets show.
Rising interest rates spur drop in mortgage financing activity | Edward Ferguson | July 12, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
The holiday is all about rejoicing with family, and is similar to Thanksgiving in vibe.
A Korean New Year's Day Menu | Kelly Choi | February 10, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
And, just for that glimpse of a minute, the frazzled Strong is rejoicing.
Holiday Coupon Generosity: A Christmas Miracle | Jennifer Frey | December 25, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST

But the initial rejoicing was soon tempered by a harrowing reality.
Behind Chile's Miracle Mine Rescue | Constantino Diaz-Duran | October 9, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
Never again would he sit behind that wheel rejoicing in the insolence of speed.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. Locke
He was rejoicing in the upheaval that permitted debts to be paid with a bludgeon and money to be made without toil.
The Red Year | Louis Tracy
And gladness and joy shall be taken away from Carmel, and there shall be no rejoicing nor shouting in the vineyards.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | Various
Already he had received several family letters scarcely rejoicing in his marriage.
Bella Donna | Robert Hichens
The project of a congress was accordingly abandoned, and everywhere recrimination gave place to rejoicing.
The Eve of the Revolution | Carl Becker

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