rejoice

verb

re·​joice ri-ˈjȯis 

rejoiced; rejoicing

transitive verb

: to give joy to : gladden

intransitive verb

: to feel joy or great delight

rejoicer noun

rejoicingly

ri-ˈjȯi-siŋ-lē 

adverb

Phrases

rejoice in

: have, possess

Synonyms

• crow
• delight
• exuberate
• exult
• glory
• joy
• jubilate
• kvell
• triumph

Examples of rejoice in a Sentence

We all rejoiced over our friend's good luck.

rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field

Recent Examples on the Web

Spooky season lovers, rejoice: ’Tis officially the week of Halloween! —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024

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Dads everywhere can rejoice in B-list Ford v Ferrari! —Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024

The editors here at Condé Nast Traveler largely rejoiced. —Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French rejois-, stem of rejoier, rejoir, from re- + joir to welcome, enjoy, from Latin gaudēre to be glad — more at joy

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Phrases Containing rejoice

• rejoice in the name/title of

Kids Definition

rejoice

verb

re·​joice ri-ˈjȯis 

rejoiced; rejoicing

1

: to give joy to : gladden

news that rejoices the heart

2

: to feel joy or great delight

rejoice over a friend's good luck

rejoicer noun

rejoicingly

-ˈjȯi-siŋ-lē 

adverb