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
- rejoicingly adverb
- unrejoicing adjective
Etymology
Origin of rejoicing
Example Sentences
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Not everyone can shed jealousy, let alone manage “compersion,” which entails rejoicing in a partner’s happiness with someone else.
From Los Angeles Times
In the end, Rams coach Sean McVay screamed and pumped his fists while begging the question, was it rejoicing or was it relief?
From Los Angeles Times
"We were all rejoicing because at a certain point, we thought we were going to die. My friends were telling me 'Nathan, we thought you were dead.'"
From BBC
A few fans trickled out from behind the store, rejoicing that they’d seen her arrive.
From Los Angeles Times
Some of their recent tactics to acquire the club may not have been to everyone's liking, but such was Yongge's unpopularity, all fans will now be rejoicing.
From BBC
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