rejoicing

[ ri-joi-sing ]

/ rɪˈdʒɔɪ sɪŋ /

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the act of a person who rejoices.

the feeling or the expression of joy.

Often rejoicings. an occasion for expressing joy.

SYNONYMS FOR rejoicing

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“Evoke” and “invoke” both derive from the same Latin root “vocāre.”

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

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

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|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
But the initial rejoicing was soon tempered by a harrowing reality.
Behind Chile's Miracle Mine Rescue|Constantino Diaz-Duran|October 9, 2010|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