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

Those in need of organization will also rejoice, as the bag also comes with a zippered pouch that can keep smaller items like sunglasses, your go-to lipstick, tissues, hand sanitizer, and more neat and tidy. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 June 2025

While the official Gulf response was to de-escalate, many people in the region rejoiced given Iran’s role in propping up proxies that killed thousands and destabilized Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. —Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 13 June 2025

Fans of Talking Heads and David Byrne can rejoice, as the 73-year-old singer announced his first new album in seven years and tour. —Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025

Many would have rejoiced when West Ham United’s uninspiring season finally ended against Ipswich Town on Sunday. —Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 May 2025

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

Rhymes for rejoice

• choice
• voice

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