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

see also rejoice in

Synonyms of rejoice

• delight
• joy
• glory
• exult
• 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

While many see this as just removing the head but leaving the regime in place, others are rejoicing that Maduro is in prison and facing charges after decades of impunity. —Flora Charner, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026

Dokoupil visited Doral’s El Arepazo gas station, where locals have been rejoicing, and later hit up Made in Italy gelateria. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026

So for at least one night, Brazilian fans got to rejoice as Gui Santos got to play extended minutes. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026

Chris Graythen / Getty Images There will be some rejoicing over the news that NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps is resigning and will transition out of the company by the end of the month. —Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026

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