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Meaning of rejoicing
The primary meaning of the word "rejoicing" is feeling or expressing great happiness or delight.
Etymology of rejoicing
The word "rejoicing" originates from the Old French word "rejoir", which is a combination of "re-" (again, an intensifier) and "joir" (to rejoice), derived from the Latin word "gaudere" (to rejoice).
Historically, the word has been used to express feelings of great happiness or delight, often in response to pleasant or satisfying events.
Synonyms
celebrating
jubilating
delighting
cheering
elating
exulting
triumphing
gloating
reveling
basking
glorying
congratulating
commending
applauding
praising
lauding
eulogizing
extolling
honoring
glorifying
rejoicing
jubilant
ecstatic
euphoric
thrilled
overjoyed
rapturous
enthusiastic
excited
happy
joyful
merry
cheerful
buoyant
radiant
beaming
resplendent
triumphant
victorious
proud
exuberant
Definitions
- The act of feeling or expressing great happiness or delight, especially as a result of something pleasant or satisfying.
- * A feeling of great happiness or delight, especially as a result of something pleasant or satisfying.
Usage Examples
- The team was rejoicing after their surprise victory in the championship game.
- * The crowd was rejoicing as the fireworks exploded in the night sky.
- * She was rejoicing at the news of her acceptance into her dream college.
Antonyms
lamenting
mourning
grieving
sorrowing
regretting
disappointing
disheartening
depressing
discouraging
saddening
upsetting
distressing
troubling
worrying
fearing
dreading
anxious
uneasy
unhappy
miserable
gloomy
dismal
bleak
hopeless
despairing
despondent
dejected