rejoice

re·joice

verb \ri-ˈjȯis\

re·joicedre·joic·ing

Definition of REJOICE

transitive verb

: to give joy to : gladden

intransitive verb

: to feel joy or great delight

— re·joic·er noun

— re·joic·ing·ly \-ˈjȯi-siŋ-lē\ adverb

— rejoice in

: have, possess

Examples of REJOICE

1. We all rejoiced over our friend's good luck.
2. <rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field>

Origin of REJOICE

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

Related to REJOICE

Synonyms: crow, delight, exuberate, glory, jubilate, joy, kvell, exult, triumph

Antonyms: displease

Related Words: gloat, preen, swell; boast, brag; flaunt, parade, show off, strut, swagger

Near Antonyms: bemoan, bewail, grieve, lament, regret, weep

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