We all rejoiced over our friend's good luck. rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
Recent Examples on the WebWhile Green Dirt is celebrating its opening, its staff is also rejoicing in the failure of Tuesday’s stadiums sales tax vote.—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024 There was rejoicing among fans when the longtime avian couple welcomed three eggs — a rarity among bald eagles and a first for 12-year-old Jackie.—Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rejoice
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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
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