rejoice

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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

rejoicer

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noun

re·​joic·​er

-sə(r)

plural -s

: one that rejoices

Synonyms of rejoice

Verb

• delight
• joy
• glory
• exult
• triumph

Examples of rejoice in a Sentence

Verb

We all rejoiced over our friend's good luck.

rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Pasta lovers rejoice, Olive Garden is bringing back one of its most popular promotions, giving 10,000 customers unlimited pasta for 13 weeks at one flat price. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 13 July 2026

But instead of rejoicing with them, others are shunning them. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

The publishing conglomerates, on the other hand, are rejoicing. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 8 July 2026

In Cabo San Lucas last month, a crowd rejoicing after Mexico’s victory over the Czech Republic rocked a car in the street. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Verb

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

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Phrases Containing rejoice

• rejoice in
• 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