REJOICINGS Synonyms: 233 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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as in triumphant

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

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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

Erik Kain Saturday is finally here—and there was much rejoicing! —

Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025 Image When the rebels toppled Mr. al-Assad in December, there was little rejoicing among Maaloula’s Christians. —

Ben Hubbard, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025

Verb

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 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 See All Example Sentences for rejoicing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoicing

Adjective

So began a comeback journey hailed as triumphant and inspirational.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
His triumphant and ebullient block party-esque rave-up of Latinidad featured a medley of songs old and new, spanning albums Un Verano Sin Ti and history-making Debí Tirar Más Fotos.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026