REJOICING Synonyms: 233 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of rejoicing

as in triumphant

having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph the rejoicing parents of the bride

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rejoicing

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noun

ri-ˈjȯi-siŋ

as in festivity

joyful or festive activity there was great rejoicing at the launch party for the book

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rejoicing

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verb

present participle of rejoice

as in delighting

to feel or express joy or triumph rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field

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as in pleasing

to give satisfaction to news of the enemy's surrender rejoiced a nation weary of war

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Recent Examples of rejoicing

Noun

But before rejoicing, consider what might be a kind of gas price dilemma. — Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025 The sense of rejoicing that derives from the wild shouts of iubilare in Latin didn’t emerge in English until the sixteenth century. — Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025

Verb

On Wednesday, June 10, the Euphoria star and her boyfriend, Scooter Braun, were seen rejoicing after the Knicks pulled off a last-second win at home against the Spurs, 107-106, after being down 29 points in the second half of the game. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 Chávez said Monday was a day for rejoicing and noted that the New Haven Pride Center is like a phoenix rising from the ashes in time to celebrate its 30th anniversary. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rejoicing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoicing

Adjective

Compared with Spain’s near-flawless record, the reigning champions have spent 14 per cent of their tournament trailing, which is double the rate of their triumphant campaign in Qatar (seven per cent).

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Despite the disappointment of the loss, the World Cup felt like a triumphant win for this host city.

— Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026

Definition of triumphant

Noun

Argentina followers found the more official watch party at Centennial Park too um … impartial … for their tastes and moved their festivities a few blocks east.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
O’Hara said hotels further away from the festivities saw lower-than-expected reservations.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Definition of festivity

Verb

Buzz Lightyear and Woody have been delighting families for three decades.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The Dutch were the neutral’s favourites throughout World Cup 1974, their Total Football taking the game to a new level, and delighting supporters with their fluidity, high defensive line and commitment to keep on attacking.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of delighting

Verb

Long-haul business-class menus are expansive, with a mix of unique Fijian dishes and crowd-pleasing standards.

— Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Use up the last of those fresh summer peaches on this crowd-pleasing fruit cobbler recipe that only calls for six ingredients.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

Definition of pleasing

Noun

Delivery had been delayed as the city grappled with the tragedy, a small but unforgettable reminder that Atlanta’s celebration had changed overnight.

— Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
The whole thing, from the new series to the game nights themselves, even this evening’s celebrations, have the feeling of the late-1970s public access show TV Party, a loose, unpredictable New York salon helmed by Glenn O’Brien.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026

Definition of celebration

Verb

Jenner, like her sister Kim Kardashian, has often turned to Margiela for her most major moments, with an affinity for the house’s sensual, body-exulting designs.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
And then there was CMAT, the Irish singer who has already become a European sensation, exulting in a sensational reception for her mainstage set at GJWW, which some attendees went online to cite as the most thrilling full-length performance of the weekend.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026

Definition of exulting

Verb

Now, a new study on the diet of gray wolves suggests that the population regrowth is a result of the animals feasting on cattle, as their natural prey sources remain comparatively scarce.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Start your meal with one of the mango lassis (the perfect way to cool down in the summer) before feasting on dishes like the tandoori lamb or momo, traditional Tibetan dumplings.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

Definition of feasting

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