- present participle of rejoice.
rejoicing
Americannoun
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the act of a person who rejoices.
- Synonyms:
- merrymaking, celebration
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the feeling or the expression of joy.
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Often rejoicings. an occasion for expressing joy.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of rejoicing
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at rejoice, -ing 1
Explanation
Rejoicing is celebration or festivity. There will be great rejoicing when your favorite cousin comes home after his three years away in the Peace Corps. You can use the word rejoicing as a noun, to mean jubilation and joy, or as an adjective to mean "joyful." A rejoicing crowd is full of happiness and cheer, and a rejoicing child might jump up and down with excitement. Rejoicing comes from the verb rejoice, which is rooted in the Old French word rejoir, a combination of the intensive re and joir, "be glad."
Vocabulary lists containing rejoicing
Example Sentences
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Liverpool's 20th title, equalling Manchester United, was a cause of rejoicing from their global fanbase.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
Benjamin Samat, a French influencer living in Dubai, took to Instagram to lash out at "those who on social media are rejoicing that the French are going through this".
From Barron's ● Mar. 1, 2026
An Iranian official in Tehran who is close to the opposition said people are rejoicing at the strikes but not openly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 28, 2026
Not everyone can shed jealousy, let alone manage “compersion,” which entails rejoicing in a partner’s happiness with someone else.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2026
He waved back to everyone in elegant reciprocation and showered generous handfuls of foil-covered Hershey kisses to the rejoicing multitudes.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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