rejoice

verb

re·​joice ri-ˈjȯis How to pronounce rejoice (audio)
rejoiced; rejoicing

transitive verb

: to give joy to : gladden

intransitive verb

: to feel joy or great delight
rejoicer noun
rejoicingly adverb
Phrases
rejoice in

Examples of rejoice in a Sentence

We all rejoiced over our friend's good luck. rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
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Fall colors season is underway in Arizona, and leaf peepers will rejoice at the red, yellow and orange hues bursting from the trees in northern and eastern parts of the state with higher elevations. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025 Israelis and Palestinians reportedly rejoiced when the deal was announced. Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025 Pet parents will rejoice at this Renaissance vacuum that’s 41% off right now. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 In June 2025, Mindhunter fans rejoiced upon hearing that the show could return as a trilogy of two-hour movies. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rejoice

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of rejoice was in the 14th century

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“Rejoice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rejoice. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

rejoice

verb
re·​joice ri-ˈjȯis How to pronounce rejoice (audio)
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 adverb

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