Pronunciation

/rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

Definitions

• Verb: (v) To feel or express great happiness, pleasure, or satisfaction. Also used transitively, to cause someone else to feel joy.
• Noun: (n) The act of rejoicing; a feeling of great happiness or delight.

Phrases

• “Rejoice at the news” means to be delighted by a particular piece of information.
• “Rejoice with others” expresses the act of sharing one’s happiness with those around them.
• “Rejoice and be glad” is a phrase encouraging celebration and happiness.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The children rejoiced when they found out they were going on a vacation.”
• Noun: “After winning the championship, the team’s fans rejoiced in the streets.”
• “She couldn’t contain her rejoicing upon receiving the good news.”

Synonyms

• Delight
• Jubilation
• Exhilaration
• Ecstasy
• Thrill
• Elation
• Bliss

Antonyms

• Sorrow
• Grief
• Despair
• Misery
• Sadness
• Disappointment