rejoiced

verb

past tense of rejoice
1
as in delighted
to feel or express joy or triumph rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field

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2
as in pleased
to give satisfaction to news of the enemy's surrender rejoiced a nation weary of war

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Recent Examples of rejoiced The cohort of mostly 70-something players in the dugout rejoiced, waving their caps and hollering. — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 Celebrations extended above ground, where desperate loved ones and the rescuers rejoiced at their survival following a perilous search. — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 Celtic won, 2-1, and Portuguese sports daily Mundo Desportivo rejoiced. — Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 May 2026 But the teachers’ union rejoiced, knowing the law would make teachers’ lives easier and increase demand for their services. — Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026 When the authorities announced on Sunday that the monthlong measures were easing, Ismail rejoiced. — Mirette Magdy, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026 Thankfully the stream returned and Charlotte rejoiced at the win, where Ball was later seen repeatedly punching his own mascot. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 First-year Kansas assistant basketball coach Tony Bland rejoiced a week ago when the Jayhawks learned they’d be headed to San Diego for first- and second-round NCAA Tournament games. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026 Nonetheless, the newcomers rejoiced, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country’s multiple crises that are largely rooted in gang violence and corruption. — ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoiced
  1. delighted
  2. pleased
  3. satisfied
  4. warmed
  5. feasted
  6. thrilled
Verb
  • What were some of the announcements that delighted or amused you?
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • Video showed Quansah’s studs colliding with Gallardo’s calf and the referee issued Quansah a red card that delighted the crowd as England’s lineup was reduced to 10 men.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of delighted
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  • His performances at the World Cup will have pleased West Ham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Netflix has a new #1 movie in its top 10 list, a romantic comedy that seems to have pleased both critics and audiences alike, far from a sure thing in that genre.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of pleased
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  • The deal would not have satisfied Cuba's spiraling energy needs.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
Definition of satisfied
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  • Admittedly, the crowd will probably be plenty warmed with temperatures in the Nation's capital expected to reach 101 on Saturday, July 4.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The terrain is rocky, with vineyards clinging to steep limestone slopes, simultaneously warmed by the sun and cooled by salty Adriatic breezes.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of warmed
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  • Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo feasted off low crosses to each score twice, punctuating this as the World Cup of cutbacks.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • The 2023 Naperville North graduate has feasted as the leadoff hitter for Western Michigan.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of feasted
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  • But, overall, the partners are thrilled that a version of the program will eventually come back online.
    — Lizzie Kane July 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • Murakami also is thrilled to join teammate Miguel Vargas as the Sox representatives headed to Philadelphia for All-Star festivities.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Definition of thrilled

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