rejoicing

[ ri-joi-sing ]

/ rɪˈdʒɔɪ sɪŋ /

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noun

the act of a person who rejoices.

the feeling or the expression of joy.

Often rejoicings. an occasion for expressing joy.

Nearby words

rejective art, rejig, rejigger, rejoice, rejoice in, rejoicing, rejoin, rejoinder, rejuvenate, rejuvenesce, rejuvenescent

Origin of rejoicing

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

SYNONYMS FOR rejoicing

1 celebration, merrymaking.

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Related forms

re·joic·ing·ly, adverbun·re·joic·ing, adjective

Definition for rejoicing (2 of 2)

rejoice

[ ri-jois ]

/ rɪˈdʒɔɪs /

verb (used without object), re·joiced, re·joic·ing.

to be glad; take delight (often followed by in): to rejoice in another's happiness.

verb (used with object), re·joiced, re·joic·ing.

to make joyful; gladden: a song to rejoice the heart.

Origin of rejoice

1275–1325; Middle English rejoicen < Old French rejouiss-, long stem of rejouir, equivalent to re- re- + jouir to rejoice; see joy

SYNONYMS FOR rejoice

1 revel, exult, glory.

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Related forms

re·joice·ful, adjectivere·joic·er, nounpre·re·joice, verb (used without object), pre·re·joiced, pre·re·joic·ing.un·re·joiced, adjective

Examples from the Web for rejoicing

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|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|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|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|DAILY BEAST

The only rejoicing to be found was in expat hangouts, where dollars, recently worth 70 krona, were suddenly worth 150.
No One’s Eating Apple Pie Anymore|Arianne Cohen|October 28, 2008|DAILY BEAST
Nor were the humble resignation and patient faith of his wife less a cause of rejoicing to her.
The Orphans of Glen Elder|Margaret Murray Robertson
But, his rejoicing over its appearance notwithstanding, he did not do much justice to the dinner when it arrived.
The People Of The Mist|H. Rider Haggard
Pippin neither saw nor heard them; his voice poured out in waves of song, longing, rejoicing, triumphant.
Pippin; A Wandering Flame|Laura E. Richards
Flames stooped in their stride, and licked up their prey, and went on rejoicing.
Gold|Stewart White
I advised her to the best of my ability, and sent her away hopeful, if not rejoicing.
The Underground Railroad|William Still

British Dictionary definitions for rejoicing

rejoice

/ (rɪˈdʒɔɪs) /

verb

(when tr, takes a clause as object or an infinitive ; when intr , often foll by in) to feel or express great joy or happiness

(tr) archaic to cause to feel joy

Derived Forms

rejoicer, nounrejoicing, noun

Word Origin for rejoice

C14: from Old French resjoir, from re- + joir to be glad, from Latin gaudēre to rejoice

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